PVI Collective & Julianne Stiegele, Catastrophe Institute (2005-06)
Artist: PVI Collective & Julianne Stiegele
Work: Catastrophe Institute (2005-06)
Location: Kellerberrin, Western Australia
The C.I. Charter
The Catastrophe Institute:
Is an international think-tank which aims to experiment with disaster.
Respond to notions of catastrophe in contemporary living, ranging from those posed by nature, human progress, personal experience and policymaking.
Explore catastrophe in relation to the places we live and people we know.
Are disaster-ready at all times.
Conduct experiments in which no animals are intentionally harmed. Decode the dialectics of destruction.
Carry out global field research which is recorded & documented for public viewing.
Act on instinct and are driven by fear.
Are looking for someone or something to blame for the inevitable social, political and economic shit-storm that is brewing.
Provides mass vaccinations against everything.
Believe there is no such thing as a conspiracy theory.
Understand that constant crisis is good for business.
Have no formal qualifications in geology, climatology, biology or any of the ‘ology's'.
Put themselves on the front line of all experiments & invite participation from the local community.
Provide a space for the beauty of chaos.
Is made up of Australian, English and German members.
Sometimes dream of something better.
About the artists:
Founded in 1998 and based in Perth, PVI Collective is a tactical media art group who create agitational participatory artworks intent on the creative disruption of everyday life. we believe art is a tool for generating systematic change. we examine and challenge the way power and privilege impact on modern society and game the revolution with our audiences.
