Photo by Jordan.

We met at Signal for today’s class session, for a short brainstorming session on how we might be able to collaborate with Signal for our final class exhibition. There are a few glass panels that are able to project photos/videos, and a couple of speakers that produce sound. Our task is to come up with an idea that will utilise this technology and enhance our understanding of what it means to be specific to site.

Seeing as how Signal is located near Yarra River and a train station, some of the words that resonated with us were things like: water, reflection, light, buildings, home, body, movement, signals, city… The list goes on.

One thing I was reminded of upon looking at these glass panels was an art piece by Marina Abramovic. I had the privilege of watching this piece at the MONA museum in Tasmania a couple of months back. Visitors were recorded and invited to hold up a frame to their face, and scream as loud as they wanted. It was set in quiet Norway, atop a hill. The entire compilation of screams lasted for about an hour (if I’m not wrong) and as I watched it, it was compelling and almost painful; it was as if I could see the pain and expression behind those people’s screams. Here is a link to the story; I was unable to find a video on it.

From there, I wanted to think about an idea that involved the public in some way, that they would be able to participate and later see how they have contributed to our exhibition. This thought also reminds me of Marcus Cook’s work. I’m not sure if that would be too taxing, but it’s certainly something I’ll think about in the coming week.