I am looking for a person to join me in a 4’ x 8’ x 4‘ box for exactly one week (168 hours, June 8th, 8:45pm to June 15th, 8:45pm). The box will be made of plywood, covered in mirror on the outside and be placed inside EDGE gallery in Denver. During this time we will not leave the box and we will be fasting.
You must be motivated; willing and able to endure the psychological and physical challenges that will arise; confident and determined that you can make it; be excited and intrigued by the prospect of spending a week in a box with someone you don’t know; and be willing to experience and connect deeper than you have ever done before.
The work aims to explore how deep of a connection can be formed in the confines of a self imposed prison, when there are no distractions, and no running away from discomfort. It is the exploration of the depths of ourselves, together; a shared hermitage. At the same time it will be the falling apart of ego – a death of sorts – as we lose every reference point to our reality and embrace the unknown existence within the box.
You will not meet me until the evening that we enter the box. My mother will be conducting the selection process, as she knows me well and has my best interest in mind. Please respond to her: 7daysinbox@gmail.com by May 25th to apply, express interest, or ask any questions.
This is the opportunity of a lifetime.
Daniel Nilsson 