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For a first project to get us started with this idea, I humbly propose that we acquire some of those folding construction barriers (like the one in this painting) and adorn them with our own signs, (or alterations, interpretations, interventions) relating to the history of the sites.
At the meeting, we seemed to be wavering between having a set format, or everyone being free to express themselves as they see/feel fit. I think this might be a compromise to that, as we have this unified platform of the construction barrier, but you are free to interpret your intervention to it. The only limitation would be that we shouldn't do anything to it that can't be undone. All attachments should be take-apart-able. We'll likely have to give them back.
Options include all of us selecting one site and leaving all of our signs at the one site, with many interpretations of the same information, or for us to choose our own sites and spread these signs around the city. Or... (your turn, any ideas?)
I am compelled toward these construction barriers because of what they communicate, and especially how they are used in Savannah. There have been 3 at the end of my block, in the middle of the road, for weeks, indicating a piece of plywood over a gaping hole in the earth. They have been hit by cars, driven over, weather beaten, toppled, righted, toppled, righted. But there's still a big hole in the street.
Also, if you guys are interested in this idea, we would need to decide between a sanctioned borrowing and installing, or a geurilla stealing and planting. And many other things: when, how, why... I'd love to hear your ideas. This is just a wee germ.
Hi Christine...sorry it took a while to respond. I was having issues posting in Firefox...but it now works in Safari, a tip I found in the "Help Forum." Maybe others are having this issue.
ReplyDeleteI really like the concept here. The idea of "barriers" that don't really become noticed until they interfere with you personally. And thanks for the link to your website. Great work!
As to whether it can work for the project, that is a decision that awaits consensus. But the "barrier" is a nice metaphor and one that certainly deserves further consideration. Thanks for the posting and for your enthusiasm following our meeting...Bobs