VO1Sam

V01 (24 May 2023)

What?

The project is about sitting spaces that emulate and reflect upon public space; ideally in an exhibition format that makes use of sound, image and physical material. Short videos, (fragmented) conversations, collages of photo and constructed

Why make it?

I want to make it because I am continually working with encounters, with so-called ‘strangers’ that I meet in my life. I am very curious how other people have encounters with each other, but also how people encounter the physically built (or non) spaces within urban environments. What are the theoretical intentions of these places, and how does this come out in practice?

Workflow

To make this, I need to begin by selecting different places that I would like to specifically focus on. Then I must spend lots of times in these places, observing and melting into them, but also actively speaking with people there (and away from there), recording audio and visual (separate and together). I then need to proceed with sifting and sorting through the collection of material I gather, to try to build a larger cohesive work amongst it all. Finally I would like to build a public space, that can be used to ones liking, while exploring the sounds and images.

Timetable

June: research, look at different places. Also begin experimenting/research through recording people discussing the topic (Room for Sound)

July/August: Spend time in these places, each day spend bringing a different tool or combination of tools. Review materials, attempt to understand and strategize a strong audio-visual language for the project

September: Spend more time, focus on collecting quality material by honing in on my method/process

October, November, December: Organize material, construct working/rough versions. Begin to plan construction of the space.

December onward: revise, revise, find a space (and money!) to put it all together.

Rapid prototypes (scratches)