mscape - always something somewhere else
“description:’always something somewhere else’ is a generative mediascape that creates a temporary map in a location as the user is asked to seek out certain base materials such as glass, stone, and water. As they reach each material they hear the beginning of a fictional narrative about another person in a far off location standing next to the same material. As the map is created the user can return to the points they marked to hear the stories fold in on themselves and conclude.” Taken directly from the mscape website.
When I was searching for projects that caught my attention I came across a YouTube video with snippets taken from people after they had completed the walk. The music was intruiging so I sought out the mscape website and did a little reading up on the project. I really like the idea of this walk, or scavenger hunt style art piece with music. But even more than that I really liked the fact that it had a larger message about materials and global warming. I really feel like this project is not just artist, I think it has a strong political viewpoint. One of the girls who had done the walk also mentioned something about the disorientation she experienced. The ability for this project to transport the participant out of their comfort zone is really amazing to me. If I had the opportunity to experience this first hand I would definitely go on the walk.
Here is a link to their website so you can check it out yourself:
mscape
I dig the idea of this project because i am very interested in connecting people to people in places they feel very unconnected to. The truth of the matter is we are all living on the same earth and need the same raw essentials to survive; water to drink and grow food, stone as shelter, etc. The fictional narraitive reduces the physical and emotional distances between people in far away locations and or cultures.
Comment by eallen — February 5, 2008 @ 5:16 am