Derek Lomas

Four columns 7'x2'x2' square white wooden ‘Memory Columns’ are placed throughout the metropolitan area, each seeded with the same text and imagery. These Memory Columns induce passerby dialogue conducted via Velcro-ed permanent markers. A physical and virtual social interaction develops around each column, as thoughts and sentiments flowing by are deflected from their usual path and are projected onto the column. After a 3 day exposure period, each column will have effectively captured a snapshot of the local collective memory. By deploying multiple columns within different parts of San Jose, we are able to probe the various cultural consciousnesses that flow throughout the city.

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www.socialmovement.org