"Trained as a musician and composer, French artist Céleste Boursier-Mougenot creates works by drawing on the rhythms of daily life to produce sound in unexpected ways. His installation for The Curve will take the form of a walk-though aviary for a flock of zebra finches, furnished with electric guitars and other instruments and objects. As the birds go about their routine activities, perching on or feeding from the various pieces of equipment, they create a captivating, live soundscape."
i had to queue for an hour to view this piece of work, which is similar to a mid-level popularity ride at thorpe park, but still feels like a pretty long time. upon entering the "curve" you first walk along a wooden walkway reminiscent of a beach. it is dark in this area, with just the sound of the birds and guitars travelling round the curve. Unfortunately it all went a bit downhill when you got to the end where the actual "work" was.
Early in the day i went to the oxo tower on south bank and had a meal, for the starter i ordered kangaroo, which was very exciting but when i actually eat it, it was a bit like the steak in the steak and cheese subway.
Like that disappointment when i finally rounded the corner and saw the birds, guitars, and drums placed in the space it wasn't what i expected, the birds didn't seem too keen to actually land on the guitars and when they did it didn't make too much noise, when it worked it was nice, but all it really was was "nice" and i wouldn't say it created a sound-scape.
The main feature and attraction was the birds, but i could of seen more birds with less queue if i'd gone to bird world, and i could have listened to Jimi Hendrix on my ipod.
"Kangaroo tataki, chilli jam, crispy Thai spices, soya glaze £10.50"
i cant really recommend the above starter
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