THE TERRORIST'S APPRENTICE

Question 1

what to say

Answer 1

• artist
• features
• speaks
• on its own/metaphor
• conceptual
• ponder

Question 2

artist

Answer 2

Geers

Question 3

features

Answer 3

a single safety matchstick displayed in a room that is painted completely black.
purchased normally not made by Geers

Question 4

speaks

Answer 4

about the endless potential that a single match has to cause death and destruction, yet it is quite ironic as it is called a ‘safety’ match

Question 5

on its own/metaphor

Answer 5

the match is safe as it requires a matchbox to light it and cause damage. lies in a state of rest until it is brought together with the box. metaphor for the individual, how something can trigger the dormant, inherent violence within us all.

Question 6

conceptual

Answer 6

it is concptual – requires no craftsmanship to create, as the idea is more important

Question 7

ponder

Answer 7

by not offerin the viewer much visual representation, we are left to ponder the endless potential a match has for destruction