The Field of Miracles

a boy peers into a hole in a wooden floor with a torch

2004

A gallery installation for children aged 4 to 7 inspired by the story of Pinocchio

 
 

Commissioned by Artsdepot, London as part of their inaugural season, The Field of Miracles was an interactive gallery installation for everyone aged four and above, inspired by the story of Pinocchio.

The project consisted of a room-sized wooden hand, which was filled with a strange collection of objects inspired by and drawn from Pinocchio’s story. Exploring the hand by torchlight, the spectator caught glimpses of this story and reconstructed it as their own.

Originally produced in November 2004.

 
children play on wooden structures in a room on fake grass

The Field of Miracles 2004 photo by David Harradine

 
 

Meet the Team

Concept & design: David Harradine and Sam Butler

Production management: Ali Beale

Set design: Tim Powis

 

Commissioned By

 

Artsdepot

 
Installation2004, Children, Landscape, Participation, Light, Torches