but this picture is very relevant to my last project.

It’s from floatingsheep.org

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_DlJyFTh4bjU/S1mQKyl8wbI/AAAAAAAAJK8/Z9WSP-4JBSI/s1600-h/religion_sex.jpg

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Task:

Two human events were acquired [text messaging and spoken conversation] and were to be researched in a way that similarities and cultural significances could be found as overlaps. A space was to be envisioned and constructed to host these two events and create a social separation between the real world and what was perceived.

Polemic:

Juxtaposing the physical, cultural, dimensional, tangible and symbolic aspects of these two events, they were mapped graphically and analyzed over the course of the project. It was found that spoken conversation could be broken down into an individual or a collective interaction and I felt it necessary to create a space that could accommodate both situations. Through modeling, mapping and animating two formal systems emerged that responded to the events of texting and spoken conversation. As Kwinter mentions in the article The Geometry of Cinders, “what we have is a fluid and indeterminate movement coursing semi-freely through a grid; in fact, not just a movement but fully an existential ethos that embraces but does not rigidly resist the multiple action of time upon matter.” This is in response to a project Eisenman proposed as a monument to the murdered Jews of Europe during the Holocaust. Kwinter points out that in order for these proposals to be successful they usually “evacuate information from a landscape rather that introduce more into it.”

The formal systems that were created for the two events mentioned above attempted to get at this notion and as Kwinter puts it, “desecularize the space,” or remove it from the real world and allow humans that enter to experience something new, or at least have a new take on a situation that was normally stereotyped to feel a certain way.

Through the use of planes that move, shift, rotate and morph, space can be created and generated that respond to the events of texting and spoken conversation. With this system, the spaces that can be generated are infinite and the events that these spaces respond to are all accounted for. Texting becomes a public entity in a way that each text sent becomes a running billboard on each plane that is a graphic effect experienced by all but only understood by two. The planes would also have the potential to host video conversations and press conference type events. Each system overlaps with the other and occurs in a space generated by the planes. This project, as Kwinter states, allows the human to “rediscover itself against a backdrop that is larger and slower than itself.” It is in these spaces that the human can experience spoken and typed conversations in ways never before envisioned or perceived; all existing and occurring at the same time.

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This semester has been very eye-opening as far as the use of media has been concerned. I really enjoyed this class and found it to be a a great release from studio and great place to have constructive conversations. Thinking conceptually would lead to avenues of exploration that I never thought possible and I am greatful for the work that I have done that I will be able to use in my portfolio. The last project deemed challenging and that lack of clarity in some situations was not necessarily a bad thing. I know that Professor Lostritto intends to make some changes for the course next semester but I feel the work that we did collectively was very strong and thought provoking. I would just like to take this time to say thanks to all of you for a very productive and rewarding semester. I enjoyed working with all of you.

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Attached are two pictures of the grasshopper model that I’ve been playing with. I’m having trouble conceptualizing “two formal systems” (late, yes, I know). I’ve been considering the “blocks” one system, and their rotation another system, but I don’t know if “rotation” can be considered a formal system – it’s not a form.

Edit:  I know that I’m using the form of my map as a wall, and then the blocks as another formal element.  I think I’m just confused to what qualifies.

Any comments would be greatly appreciated

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Here is a layout draft for the final.  I am hoping to insert views of my formal systems that show an interaction between texting and face to face conversations.  I am also planning on inserting views that show the differences or overlapping in the two systems.

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I’m trying to create a subtractive, compelling surface that allows for air flow but restricts views to very particular viewpoints and moments. The idea is that at no time a person could get the “full view” of what is happening behind or on the “other side” even though they are clearly connected to it.

This is a hybrid of rhino/grasshopper generated surfaces and Form Z lofting and subtracting algorithms.

Ideas?

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I used the grid to begin to organize my thoughts about 3d. The upper right hand portion is reserved for process and source data.  The bottom third will be for the systems and perspective (3c).  The left side will be text and other relative/useful information.

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this is a 3d mapping of the conversations that go on between 4 individuals participating in both a bowling game and a thanksgiving dinner over a 30 minute period. these two overlapping maps are supposed to help compare and contrast the patterns of a conversation in contrasting situations.

3b- this is a 3d map of the patterns of a conversation between 4 individuals at a thanksgiving dinner. it takes into account body position at the table.

3b- this 3d image maps conversations between four individuals bowling together over a 30 minute period. this takes into account the positions of the individuals at traditional bowling seats and bowling turns as well as a bathroom break.

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