Yesterday I planned how to build the space. I decided on use PVC pipes to build stands and connect them with ropes for white cloth to hang on. I also wanted to try to use cocoon balls as the material for directions/signs because cocoon balls are built for protection at the beginning while the insects break through it after transformation, which is similar to the directions/signs made for building the order to “protect” the city and I want to show that we are actually not restrained by them mentally.
I measured the room 012 and it’s 9m x 6m with two doors which I could use as entrance and exit. I’ll probably change the layout of the space. And I found several of this in the room:
However, Scott thought the directions/signs were too immediate/easy to read. He suggested me search on why people rely on signage, what makes people not follow/follow signage, how people feel while being directed/moving away from a direction and different personalities in response to directions. He advised it to be more emotional and deep. Rather than just daily life, think in a long-term or bigger scale. Do we have freedom in the city? Are we actually controlled? He also mentioned some examples of space such as spiral and maze, something familiar with but difficult to find the way out/certain locations. He shared Bruce Nauman. And he asked me what emotions do I wanted viewers to feel and what’s the one-sentence sum for the project.
There’s so much to research, think about and work on…
I was also listening to Olivia’s tutorial with Clare and she shared Charlie Sofo. Olivia thought his work kind of related to my idea.
Scott actually suggested Olivia and I work together but Olivia still wanted us to practice individually first. So we planned to discuss how we could integrate our work together on 9th. I’m actually really worried if it’s gonna work out as our ideas are actually different in many ways. Anyway, I’d better rethink my idea first.
Constantly panicking…
Eva Wang 