Tim Woodward / Tim Kerr

Extra Features (Tim Woodward)

Early machines such as the Commodore 64 were tape-based, and hence had their games distributed on ordinary cassettes (Tim Kerr)

Early machines such as the Commodore 64 were tape-based, and hence had their games distributed on ordinary cassettes (2009) is an art work created by Tim Kerr who does not shy away from confronting common expectations for art. For this work, the artist has carefully constructed from cardboard boxes the likeness of a pile of rubbish. The resemblance of this work to rubbish is so remarkable that it appears as though it is awaiting collection for recycling, or destined for the rubbish bin. Upon closer inspection, clues that suggest a careful and considered approach to the work become apparent. There is a sense of deliberateness in the way his boxes are fixed together, a sense of thoughtfulness in the arrangement and display. To accompany this object, artist Tim Woodward has created Extra features (2008). Containing a similar sentiment to the extra features generously included on DVDs, Woodward created an audio accompaniment for this work in the form of a bonus commentary feature. Simply a labeled set of headphones hung next to the installation, the audio played through these headphones is something of a ‘walkthrough’ of Kerr’s pile. Often using audio to humorously intervene the everyday, Woodward’s so called “extra features” mimics the optimistic language of packaged entertainment, and as audio commentary, also ingenuously suggests additional assistance for viewer when appreciating the work of Kerr.