The camera itself contains a solid - state memory which, at the push
of a control button, memorises the
rough shape and colour
of any
object which is in the centre
of the picture.
Harnischfeger's wall - mounted works, in which she paints, builds up and carves out layers
of paper and plaster to a deliberate but
rough - hewn effect, or
shapes hunks
of clay and plaster into freeform
objects, resemble fantastical topographical maps, odd geological formations, or fragmented, expressive portraits.