Installation Proposal

Feb. 4, 2011


Based on what we discussed today it seems that the logistics of what we agreed upon resume as the following:


1. Create a framework for a layered NYC in which 'situations' or our proposals would be introduced throughout the semester (they could be more individual for the moment, and more collective later). The blocks of NYC that we select will, for now, feature an iconic building. Blocks that do not have an iconic building will have a generic one. Maybe we should focus on Lower Manhattan, or some other area of interest). Layers that we may consider including for Monday may include: virtual topography and the subway system. This layered framework of the city with proposed 'situations' or general data would in the end of the semester produce a time capsule containing all the relevant data we collected/proposed throughout the semester. Photographs or other forms of documentation should be done for the projections and other interventions (physical/etc) so that we can publish a document in the end of the semester. The time capsule could be sealed to be opened in 50 years or so? This layered NYC would be located in the center of the room, on top of one of the tables.

2. The barcode will be the most elemental form of data to identify or link (the new hypertext) an object/person to information (media, text, etc). All objects/creations/creators will have a barcode associated with them.

3. Each creator will have both a symbol and a barcode of association located on their desk. The symbol can be used to project proposals/ideas during presentations, and also to identify the creator. The desk will be a laboratory/creation station in which more abstract ideas can be projected and later be turned into more architectural/situationist proposals for the main NYC layered framework in the center of the room.

4. In addition to the NYC layered framework/dreamworld, each of us should also select a website that is connected to ourselves and turn it into a barcode. A symbol should also be selected. The image has to be high-contrast (black preferably), and in png format. Please email me the images and your website link. Also, think of something to project on your desk that begins to propose something that you have been thinking about (can be abstract, created on rhino or downloaded). Good sources for 3D models include:

http://artist-3d.com/

http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/


List of other logistic things we need to do in order for this to happen:


1. Create symbols for the blocks
2. Create barcodes for the blocks
3. Select buildings of interest and find 3D models + barcodes to link to media related to the site/building
4. Make sturdy bases for the symbols (we might use chipboard/museum board/etc).