With all of the exciting openings and events currently taking place at the Museum, it’s interesting to pause and take a look back at installations from our past—especially this one highly ambitious execution that included a lagoon!
David McCullough, Baggie Mantra Sanctorum March, June 12, 1971
On Saturday, June 12, 1971, artist David McCullough executed a performance sculpture around and in the Fair Park Lagoon.
McCullough conceived of the project as a one-act play to be “performed” by himself and his assistants. Musicians were also on-site improvising music in reaction to the performance.
David McCullough, Baggie Mantra Sanctorum March, June 12, 1971
The sculpture consisted of large plastic bags filled with clear or colored water connected by a nylon cord. The performance consisted of a procession of the baggies from the far side of the lagoon, across the water, and along the bank, ending at the Museum steps. The sculpture remained on view for about a week after the performance.
David McCullough, Baggie Mantra Sanctorum March, June 12, 1971
David McCullough, Baggie Mantra Sanctorum March, June 12, 1971
More information about the work can be found in the press release.
Hillary Bober is the Archivist at the Dallas Museum of Art.
