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My thoughts on the art installation by Yayoi Kusama
‘My desire was to predict and measure the infinity of the unbound universe, from my own position in it.’ ~ Yayoi Kusama
I knew I had to go the art installation “you, me and the Balloons” when it came to Manchester in the UK. I’m glad I took the opportunity and snatched up a ticket. Considering I knew little about the life of Yayoi Kusama I went in ‘blind’ not knowing what to expect or how I would come to feel some kind of way about Yayoi Kusama and her art.
In the first room Called ‘The hope of the polka dots buried in infinity will eternally cover the universe.’ There was so much to take in from one room. I know it’s bizarre to think that way but it’s true. Theses inflatable trunks (what I called them) covered in polka dots were like an optical illusion. I wasn’t prepared for my thoughts at the end of the installation though. They kind of reminded me of the sand snakes from the movie ‘Beetle-juice’ but of the polka dot variety.
