Hand Gesture Piece (2017) – Kate Stobbart Art

Norrtälje, Sweden

Gränsland Teckning group exhibition: Kat Auld, Helen Edling, Ben Faircloth, Bodil Lothman, Sally Madge, Zeinab Mozafari, Katarin Rosen, Jenny Soep, Kate Stobbart. Sponsored by the Swedish Arts Grants Committee.

A one-hour silent performance of re-enacted hand movements, that were copied from observations of other people’s gestures when they were talking.

Photo of a pair of bare arms sticking through two circular holes in a large white backdrop. The arms are lit from above. — View of set – Photo: Helen Edling

Close-up photo of two arms sticking through arm holes in a white wooded backdrop. The arms are lit from above and cast shadows on the white wall. — Close up of hand gestures – Photo: Helen Edling

Photo of two arms sticking through a white wooden backdrop. A person stands in front and is reaching up to hold the hands, that are sticking through. — Unexpected Interaction from the audience – Photo: Helen Edling

Close-up photo of someone's hand reaching towards two arms/hands that are sticking through a white wooden backdrop. — Unexpected interaction from audience – Photo: Helen Edling

Photo of a poster advertising an art show.

Photo of a flyer advertising an art show.