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Belmore explores the permeable, geographic boundaries
of nationhood and the power that humans attempt to
wield over nature. Large, heavy cross-cuts of wood
are arranged in the gallery, seemingly supported by
clusters of numerous, ordinary light bulbs. The power
cables are ornamented with red, white and blue fabric
covers. The tension between the weight of the wood,
the light emanating from below, and the decorative
covers comments on this elusive quest for power, both
power over nature and political power.
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