This un-monumental piece explores perceptions of public space, eco-social conditions, the place in history and visions of public art by local residents in Portsmouth (U.K.) By reversing the design process of public art commissions and opening the conversation about how to celebrate the recent city’s histories, this piece becomes the trigger for a public debate. Contested visions of a “new” monument converge in this artwork, from conservative historic symbolism to competing political and racial agendas. This work shifts the attention from the historic and symbolic role of traditional public art to the very act of dialogue and the quest for a kind of ‘monumental consensus‘.
A temporary public artwork using augmented reality (AR) as a way to explore avenues for participatory urban planning and counter-monument design.
This un-monumental piece explores perceptions of public space, eco-social conditions, the place in history and visions of public art by local residents in Portsmouth (U.K.) By reversing the design process of public art commissions and opening the conversation about how to celebrate the recent city’s histories, this piece becomes the trigger for a public debate. Contested visions of a “new” monument converge in this artwork, from conservative historic symbolism to competing political and racial agendas. This work shifts the attention from the historic and symbolic role of traditional public art to the very act of dialogue and the quest for a kind of ‘monumental consensus’.
Commission by Art Space Portsmouth with support from the Arts Council England, Aspex Gallery, Portsmouth Public Library and Culture Department. 3D and AR Development support: @MarcCook_
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WIP