The artist was weighed on June 27 2007, the date on which this
art work was commissioned.
In consultation with two scientists, Dr. John Emsley (University
of Cambridge) and Dr. Ilya Eigenbrot (Imperial College London),
calculations were made as to the mass and current market value
of each chemical element present in the artist's body at the
time of weighing.
The total market value of these elements (expressed as a graphic
on the wall) plus a print of the calculation data constitute
the form of this piece.
The calculated market value also
represents the initial sale price of this piece. Since the physique
of the artist and the market value of her constituent chemical
elements may fluctuate over time, future versions of this work
may display a different value.
Inventory as installed in
Cristina Guerra Contemporary Art, Lisbon, September 2007
Inventory as installed in
Paula Cooper Gallery, New York,
November 2007 (value has altered
due to fluctuations in the artist's weight)