The Wex Machine
Roel Wouters

Roel Wouters collaborated with Erik Borra to created a new website and installation for W139 - an exhibition and production space for contemporary art based in Amsterdam.

The WEX Machine is a table that is photographed from above every 5 mins. The photograph is then automatically published on the front page of the W139 website. This allows visitors to easily and instantly publish their thoughts, wishes or announcements on the world-wide web. 3 objects are permanently placed on the WEX table; a touch screen to disclose the w139’s archive, a silver sphere to capture the physical exhibition space, and a printer that allows people publish on the WEX remotely.

Visitors, whether online or offline, can contribute to both the installation and site.

Contribute to the archive yourself here.

  • WEX Machine Still 1
    Click here to go to the w139 website where you can contribute to the archive yourself.

  • WEX Machine Still 2
    A still from the w139 website.

  • WEX Machine Still 3
    The WEX machine in the gallery space, during 'Belvedere' by Bernd Trasberger.

  • WEX Machine Still 4
    Still from the website-launch performance.

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