Extraordinary Alien (2018)

“Extraordinary Alien” is based on the US artist visa classification: “alien with extraordinary ability.” It plays with the double meaning of the word ‘alien’ and the notion that all outer space aliens are inherently extraordinary, from the perspective of lowly earthlings. In this work, the artists explore the push and pull of tension, repetition and expectation. Using a collection of simple materials, a range of textures is generated to appear as planetary surfaces, galaxies, and alien skins. The use of these materials is deliberate, aiming to highlight the sci-fi qualities of earthly objects.