“In ‘Dependence / Independence’ (1996), Messager’s giant installation of suspended memorabilia, it is clear that none of her work can be viewed singularly. Rather, they are large artworks created by a combination of small objects. This creates a huge visual impact upon first glance due to its large collective scale, yet simultaneously invites the viewer in for a closer look at the individual artifacts, creating a ‘dual-impact’ as the viewer can revisit and examine her pieces over and over again.”
by Kolleen Alexandra
