Proof (1:1), a.m., London, 9th – 11th July 2015

The contingency of these events in Proof (1:1), the materials and experiences of this overheating are meticulously convened to double and layer chance, unpredictability, technologies, bodies, and situational politics. By staking a bet on horses racing concurrent to the performance, Adam punctuates the space by declaring whether or not he has won or lost and whether as a result there will be enough funds to invest back into the performance – purchasing more gas for the heater and potentially putting down an even bigger wager on a victorious horse.”

Tom Clark, 2016

Bets were placed twice a day at one of Kempton Park, Southwell, Doncaster and Newbury racecourses. Performances occurred at the time of the staked race. The installation was open outside of the performance from 9am to 5pm. The installation consisted of: industrial LPG site heater, buckets, hose with water access, spanners, mobile phone, small PA with amp, prison diaries and purchased bet slips.