CK on communication.
One of the larger problems with presenting the door is the potential for people to completely miss what is going on as it is not evident in the slightest. One way around this is with a didactic panel describing concept, motivation and execution. In discussion with CK we arrived at an alternate solution. A byline to the title will introduce the theme and a room sheet or mini catalogue will provide more depth to those who seek it.
BC, AF & GW on shape, form and venue.
In reverse order, most recent to earliest.
BC – The door only exists in my studio. People know of the project through documentation and can perceive the current state but have no need to visit the manifestation of the door.
BC – The door is installed in another venue determined by who can provide an appropriate setting. The setting is not necessarily public. Perhaps more than one door exist (like doors between worlds) in which case they may communicate between one another.
AF/BC – The door is installed in a corridor. It neither closes a room, nor prevents traffic, as it only blocks one route through a building.
BM on shape and expectation.
Locking a door creates the expectation of what is on the other side. This can be either addressed or side-stepped. For example, a boom gate or turnstile, a glass door. None of these raise the expectation of what may be behind.
If one does not try the handle, one cannot experience the door at work. How does the door encourage people to try the handle?