Few works of art have the universal appeal of an ice cream stand, which sings its siren song to young and old alike. Hold on though – when you come closer to this mobile ice cream shop to size up the delicious treats on offer, it turns out to be infested with dead insects!
In an unsettling twist, our sweetest cravings turn abruptly to disgust at the sight of the dirt and mold swarming inside a larger-than-life fly trap. BGL has ensnared us again! While some who fall into this cunning trap may come away perplexed, the Quebec City collective’s legion of loyal fans have learned over time to expect the unexpected. By occupying the liminal space between attraction and repulsion, the bait in The Trap is a stark reminder that appearances are deceiving, and what looks like the tastiest of treats may be no more than a mirage.
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Stéphane Bourgeois
