This is similar to the previous project. Instead of a dark room, this is a black square on the floor. Angles are calculated to hide the figures so that upon first encounter, this appears to be just a black rectangle. It is well lit, but due to the special black pigments used nothing can be seen. In fact, the space is full of human life sized models - it is an impression (implied, not explicit) of a refugee camp, or rough sleepers. There would be practical issues in mounting this artwork, health and safety considerations and expense. However, I am convinced it could be a significant piece of public art that is mysterious and thought provoking.
Project Plan
This would probably be started as a model - something I plan to do next year. Without considerable sponsor ship, the large scale installation may not be possible. In the first instance I would propose a ceramic material on a 1/12th or smaller scale diorama. It could also become part of a machine.Conclusion
I think to get these working would be a huge achievement. It absolutely depends on the availability of the materials. The specialised materials are unavailable as the documentation proves. However there are others which would be worth spending a little on to test.Documentation
Blackest black, Vantablack: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VantablackUltra black paint: https://culturehustle.com/collections/black/products/black-3-0-the-worlds-blackest-black-acrylic-paint-150mlHow the copy was developed: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/artists-can-now-get-their-hands-worlds-blackest-paint-180964512/Kapoor buys up all the supply of blackest black: https://news.artnet.com/art-world/anish-kapoor-vantablack-exclusive-rights-436610
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