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(3.39 - 142 votes)Mars on her work:
I wanted to continue and improve on that intimate experience for the viewer. Thus, the idea of small ‘theatersâ? arose.
Theaters provided a stage on which visual drama could be composed. They also draw the viewer inside, not only due to their miniature size, but by the idea that drama is taking place within. To some extent the subject matter is narrative, but to a greater extent the content remains open to individual interpretation (which I encourage).
Each display is twice covered, first by a velvet curtain which is drawn aside, then by a miniature scale model door which is opened. Upon opening the door, the viewer is greeted by the lighted display of a single ‘theaterâ? displayed against black for maximum impact. The anticipation of viewing the work and interaction required to do this, becomes an important part of the experience.
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Love the mystery and surprising juxtapositions, and such artful execution–and I thought all that before I knew how wonderfully small these tableaux are.
Comment by Elizabeth — May 19, 2008
i lie the picture
Comment by bob — May 19, 2008
I want to qualify my use of “voyeur”. I did not want to suggests sordidness in the tableau or perversion in the viewer. I meant its least used meaning which is to watch in private from a secret place and not interact with the subjects observed.
Comment by Roger Sadler — May 19, 2008
Thank you, people. For the full collection of theaters– please check out http://teenytheaters.com
The size on these is 3.5″w x 4.5″d x 4″h
fits in your palm. Close up photos using a Macro lens.
Comment by Mars Tokyo — May 19, 2008
I really really enjoyed the feelings this evoked in me . My slightly voyeuristic nature enjoyed the glimpse of a stolen moment in time ,open to the interpretation of the observer.Could it be joy ? More probably the kismet of seeing another’s frustrations so similar to the everyday potential of own . A private moment, shown without special contrivances . Whatever it means to the artist ,it stands out as something original,a credit to the artists interpretative abilities and imagination . Kudos on both counts!
Comment by Priscilla — May 19, 2008
From the description it seems that you are building all these miniatures for each scene in the theatre. These are wonderful small morsels of life in other dimensions and time. What a wonderful, intriguing statement and evokes the voyeuristic nature of our culture that the media has provoked in us all.
I love your work.
Comment by Leslie — May 19, 2008
Other than the nude in high gear it looks quite a bit like my own office, where only interesting things sojourn.
Comment by Mike D'Angelo — May 19, 2008
i love this painting
intense
Comment by sierra-ann — May 19, 2008
I really like Mars Tokyo’s voyeur tableau. The tiny scale and self-contained world which defines its own physics. Most of all I enjoy her original juxtapositions of objects. They are so evocative, pleasing and teasing.
Comment by Roger Sadler — May 19, 2008
I like the cramped book-lined office, all those typed words either abandoned, or ready to fly out into the world.
Comment by Jeannie — May 19, 2008