Nina Raper will use their residency at PICA to create a series of video performance pieces dissecting the nuanced role of the gallery attendant. They will investigate the multifaceted nature of this role from four distinct perspectives: the institution, the public, the artist and the perspective of the individual performing the invigilation. 

Drawing on their real-world experience working as a gallery attendant at PICA, Nina intends to transfer this research and experiences into a series of performance pieces, delving into the existential question they often contemplate when working: “What is my purpose here?”