Anchor of Janus

"PARABLE OF GRAVITY" is an installation made up of two of Curran's previous installations "Anchor of Janus" and "We spoke like this to remember" to create this alternative natural world (Ebert 2021).

'What you encounter is an environment in transition, simultaneously undergoing a cycle of growth and collapse. This fabricated ecosystem alludes to the fine balance of our world’s natural systems and our impact as humans on their well-being' (Curran 2021).

"The aluminum asteroid—titled Anchor of Janus after the Roman god of passageways, transitions, beginnings, and endings—incorporates a rose window motif inspired by Gothic cathedrals and churches. This mythological, architectural, and astronomical convergence considers not only the scientific and spiritual aspects of our connection to the natural world, but also our cultural legacy and the ways in which past technological advancements continue to impact our lives and experiences today. Further, the reference to Janus recognizes the dual nature of human progress, with all of the positive and negative implications it carries" (Curran 2021).