A match can only take place as long as certain terms such as boundaries, rules, and objectives are agreed upon. There is a deeper, fundamental underlying premise, however, that must exist in order to support such terms – the ground must stand stable and solid. When this essential foundation is shaken, it begs the question: can actions persist solely with the power of inertia?
For “Pit”, the Hansen House patio becomes a former playing field: a ruptured, mangled arena that gives an impression of having endured either structural, geological, or ballistic shock. Only certain temporary arrangements may be accomplished atop a base that has failed in its most basic function—carrying the weight.
