Bodypop" makes reference to
a central interface typical for
the work of Linz based artist
silvia SUN, namely pop
music/art;
Here we see “Bodypop”-stars
before “popping” and
autographs of the wouldbe-
popstars.
2004
copyright SILVIA SUN 2026
2004
Bodypop", the project title, makes reference to a central interface typical for the
work of Linz based artist silvia SUN, namely pop music/art; at the same time, it
refers to a piece by the British culinary band, "The Sonic Catering Band", which
consists of the music made by popping popcorn, the score of the music being a
specific popcorn recipe.
In this case, popcorn, consumed world-wide as a mass product, stands for the
global commodity pop music and offers a reflection of the ruling conditions of
production in the field. More than ever before, the market itself dictates the rules
for production for the market; the voting audience decides who is to be made a
"star".
With the help of bursting pop corn, "Bodypop" adresses the striving for the
fulfillment of individual desires, takes a close look at all kinds of prototypical
popstars as well as aspiring ones - and at the global yearning for the happiness
ever expected behind stardom.
Therefore, in this case, popcorn works as a symbol for the loss of identity - the
loss of the "inner core", of substance - (transformation of the substantial core into
meaningless, formless, "blown up", indifferent uniform mass).
The heat that makes the corn explode (pop), stands for the emotions, desires,
hopes that induce the individual pop-star candidate to subject to structures
foreign to his/her own nature.
"Bodypop" deals with the transformation of the little core into a big (deformed?
uniform? formless? ever expanding?) thing.
And ends at the seamy side of daily life. Right here. Right now. In front of the TV.
And a hand. Inside the popcorn bag.
silvia SUN makes pop cliché types out of popcorn, lets them achieve pure bliss
and happiness, and even provides us with a "take me home tonight" experience
with her "Poppy pieces".
Some selected pieces of silvia SUN's "Bodypop.Popshop" were also represented
at www.superart.at
(text by susanne blaimschein - kunstraum)
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The Soniccatering-Band (UK), whose “bodypop” music
was the source of inspiration for this project,
made a Life-performance at the
Kunstraum Goethestraße Linz, Austria.
www.soniccatering.com
2004