Proscenium Arches, 2026
Already during her university studies, Chetwynd wanted to create a visual tribute to the thinkers who inspired her. Her first collages were playful homages to her textual heroes. For Chetwynd, collage is a way to bring together images, references and stories. Sometimes these remain on paper, but often they take on a spatial form, as in these Proscenium Arches (2026). In this work you can see Chetwynd’s fascination with theatre and storytelling. She speaks of “exploded theatre”: her installations break open the fixed roles of actors and audience. The choice is yours. Do you step forward and become an actor? Or do you prefer to remain a spectator? The arches are inspired by the architectural arch that, in a theatre, separates the stage from the auditorium and opens a “window” for the audience. They guide your gaze outward, towards the park, and then back to yourself — much like theatre invites us to reflect on our own role.
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