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Through our research we were able to develop ideas that would encourage communication and begin to break cultural boundaries within the community. Our intention is to find a way in which members of the public in two different communities, could begin to communicate with each other in an open dialogue. Graffiti
allows people to use visuals and talk in an abstract language. As a form of non-verbal
communication it can also overcome issues of space and distance. The results are
realistic and unstructured and can stem from any topic; whether it is political,
or just a comment on society. Therefore they can follow through in any direction.
It's anonymous nature produces an original, direct and honest response.
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Installation Two walls would be setup in two cities and are monitored as people write or draw onto it's surfaces. The walls will be situated in a public space, where they can be easily accessed by a wide range of people. The artwork that is created is captured by using a camera and projector in each location. This means that we can be seen by people in both cities simultaneously. In this way we begin an abstract form of communication between the two locations. To
initiate discussion there needs to be a statement, question or image within the
space of the walls. A statement would give us the opportunity to control the direction
in which the dialogue goes. Some examples would be: The aim is to create a response in relation to that statement with the discussion leading in any direction. The results will be highly unpredictable, as it will be a dialogue without any form of censorship between people who would rarely communicate through other forms of media.
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