–object / publication / collective reading event-–

Initially developed as a thesis on artistic research, in the frame of the Master in Theater (Toneelacademie Maastricht), ‘The Green Box‘ is an essay in the form of an art object. Inspired by Marcel Duchamp’s homonymous piece, it’s a playful publication: you are invited to unfold the box and pull out its contents into the room in order to read them. Interrelated but autonomous texts are engraved or carved out in different plates explore the performativity and materiality of words. Thinking out questions about writing as a technique for thinking, the organization of research-creative processes and an interest in visual propositions that move beyond mere images, ‘The Green Box‘ is an essay that attempts to trigger the eventfulness of a more-than-reading.

‘The Green Box‘ functions in two different formats: shared with individual readers for a period of time (the reader receives the Box at home, on loan, for a set period of time) and as part of collective reading events. It can be presented in festivals, reading groups, foyers or galleries. Interested? thegreenbox (at) pablofontdevila.com

concept, writing, design and fabrication(s)
Pablo Fontdevila

laser and support
De Fabricage Etage (Wouter Stoof), Merijn Versnel

advice and mentoring
Ulrike Scholtes, Diego Fontdevila, Elowise Vandenbroecke

feedback (Critical reflection jury Master in Theater Toneelacademie Maastricht)
Adinda van Geystelen, Anouk Hoogendoorn, Sina Seifee, Bart van den Eynde

with thanks to Wouter Stoof, Merijn Versnel, Diego Fontdevila, Anouke de Groot, Leo Vazquez Otarola, Lowieke de Vries, Jade & Sander, Bastiaan Kennedy, Howard de Vries, Koen Molenaar & Wilbert de Joode (Wiko Meubelmakerij), Alex Kolk (De Laser Lokaal), Master in Theater Toneelacademie Maastricht

2024
– v.1 release: Critical Reflection (Artistic research thesis at the Master in Theater, Toneelacademie Maastricht)
– v.1 work-in-progress collective reading at Jacuzzi (Amsterdam, NL)
– v.1 work-in-progress collective reading at SotA (Maastricht, NL)