CONFLUX IS PRODUCED BY GLOWLAB
PROJECT INFORMATION
on Bedford Avenue . between N. 5th and N. 6th Streets |
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| In the hurried pace of life in a city defined by speed and ceaseless movement, what would happen if we just stood still? On busy streets and crowded sidewalks, we take a little time (and space) to find out. On each day of Conflux, a group of 30+ participants will gather in public space to pause together. At a set time, participants will individually make their way to a predetermined location. Upon receiving a mass SMS, all participants will freeze simultaneously and will remain frozen for five minutes. Upon receiving a second SMS, participants will unfreeze and go on with the rest of the day, resuming life as usual. There will be one frozen moment for each day of the festival, and each will take place in a different, well-trafficked location in public space. As an experiment in slowing down, PAUSE expands a moment, transforming time into space: when frozen, a moment in time becomes a three-dimensional scene in which passersby are free to roam, explore, and interact. PAUSE asks how our understanding of time might change if, instead of being swept up in the pace of urban life, we were simply to hold a moment. In a city where days, hours and minutes rush by, PAUSE takes the time to make some time, creating a space in which participants and passersby might experience a different kind of time. | All members of the public are invited to pause with us! We are currently looking for participants; each event is open to 30-40 people, depending on location. A mobile phone will be needed for coordination purposes. Prior experience in slowing down is recommended, but not required. For more information, or to register to participate, please send an email to pauseATthemiddleofnowhereDOTorg. | ||||
© 2006 Glowlab Productions LLC .
i.a.: Christina Ray .
graphic design: Kurt Bigenho .
programming: Jeffrey Barke