Arnold van Gennep and Victor Turnerm developed the term liminality to “refer to in-between situations and conditions that are characterized by the dislocation of established structures, the reversal of hierarchies, and uncertainty regarding the continuity of tradition and future outcomes”. (Wikipedia)

Meanwhile, in colloquial speech, "limbo is any status where a person or project is held up, and nothing can be done until another action happens". The traditional meaning of limbo has a theological context similar to purgatory, or the place between heaven and hell. (Wikipedia)

Theology aside, I was recently discussing liminality and limbo with my friend Amy who is focussing a Masters in Fine Arts around them.

As a result I realised that my work involves creating a space of limbo (through workshops, conversations and contemplation) to consider liminality in relation to how we create structures and hierarchies based on how we perceive and value each other.

This results in the contemplation of past actions (tradition) and opportunities (future outcomes) that create change (uncertainty).

Had Arnold van Gennep and Victor Turnerm only known.