Sit Around and Wait

neon sign exploring uncertainty and anticipation with quote from scientist waiting for laboratory experiment
Artwork

Sit Around and Wait

2019
neon sculpture, hay bales
neon sculpture: 5 H × 50 W in (12.7 H × 127 W cm)
installation dimensions variable

Sit Around and Wait reconsiders the lament of a scientist waiting for a centrifuge in a biotech lab. The phrase, rendered in neon, invites viewers to settle into a bale of hay to do exactly that while watching a molecular animation of proteins unraveling. The sign functions as an invitation, a command, and a resignation. But also a mantra for moments of uncertainty and anticipation.

Sit Around and Wait reconsiders the lament of a scientist waiting for a centrifuge in a biotech lab. The phrase, rendered in neon, invites viewers to settle into a bale of hay to do exactly that while watching a molecular animation of proteins unraveling. The sign functions as an invitation, a command, and a resignation. But also a mantra for moments of uncertainty and anticipation.

Broad Street Review

...Splan portrays the scientific process in all of its slowness and setbacks. The sounds and tactile experiences evoke a sanctity of space, creating an ambiance that’s almost reverent in its effect...

uCity Science Center
Esther Klein Gallery
Knight Foundation
Integral Molecular