This un-monumental piece explores perceptions of public space and competing visions of public art by local residents across various cities. By reversing the design process of public art commissions, and opening the conversation about how to celebrate our recent and turbulent history, this piece becomes a trigger for a public debate.
Conceived as a temporary and nomadic public artwork using augmented reality (AR) and participatory design, this work explores avenues for citizen-led urban planning and counter-monumental design.
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‘.
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