WORK The Black Passage | 2006

THE BLACK PASSAGE | 2006

A recording of the empty elevator cage descending and ascending the South Deep mine; the deepest twin-shaft goldmine in the world, broadcast from a wall of speakers installed at the end of a 20m deep, black tunnel.

Medium: Purpose-built tunnel, CD player, speakers, amplifier, assorted wires, halogen light, black velvet curtaining, audio
Dimensions: 20 x 2 x 2m
Duration: 11:11
Date: 2006

Photography : Blaise Adilon

Listen to an extract of The Black Passage