The Chamber of Transformation

2018
Experimenting with Performative Elements of Graphic Design.

A site-specific archive features key terms of performative design*. It grants access to knowledge and inspiration through a set of collectible cards. We utilize it as an experimental educational tool that establishes a multidisciplinary connection between graphic design, process, action, and bodily presence.


*The Rodina coined the term performative design as a transformative, integrative, and post-critical practice that embraces “eventness”, and chance. As a process that has the power to engage viewers and challenge hierarchies.

  • The Chamber of Transformation: a caped figure kneels by a yellow archive of collectible cards under 'Action to Surface'
  • The Chamber of Transformation: cards read 'TRANSFORMATION', 'RESISTANCE', 'PARTICIPATION', key terms of performative design
  • The Chamber of Transformation: a figure holds a silver poster, purple bricks reading 'EVENTNESS' and 'ACTION' ring a face
  • The Chamber of Transformation: three cream cards carry pixel-edged blobs in blue, ochre and purple, chance in the archive
  • The Chamber of Transformation: hands cradle manila folders clipped with purple cards reading 'PRESENCE' and 'EVENTNESS'
  • The Chamber of Transformation: silver face posters shout 'UNIONIZE' and 'Action to Surface' by a yellow archive of cards
  • The Chamber of Transformation: collectible cards read 'ROLE', 'CHANCE' and 'VOICE' over photos, blobs in blue and black