I'd like there to be a designated space for archivists and the audience to sit on the floor of the gallery, and start to rub their hands on the floor in a rhythmic motion (maybe the video of me doing it should be projected onto the wall, so they could have an example)--they have to rub their hands on the floor for a duration of time, and then someone must past them some snow, which they will then rub on one of their arms, also for a duration of time. It's up to the performer to decide how long they want to repeat both actions, the idea is for them to start developing bumps on their arms, which they will then photograph.It would be nice if we could have a polaroid camera to take the photos, then post it on the wall ( we can have the scanned image of my arm on the wall and have all the other photos that are taken, beside it), or a computer screen where we can upload the photos onto it, and maybe create a slide show ( in the slide show, the image of my arm will be the first image, then everyone elses). This is how i'd like to conserve my document and experience of the event. I'm up for any suggestions, Thanks
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Rajee,
This is a novel way to archive the live event. The idea of activating memory through reenactment of the contact between skin and snow is very engaging. If you were to write instructions to archivists and conservationists, how would you outline the procedures for them?
(Ie. where would they have to find the snow, what kind of snow, and what if there is no snow 20 years from now?) These future archivists could be reconstructing this idea for exhibition or research in the near or far future. What explicit technical guidance and directions can you give them/us? ( How long should visitors/performers use the snow? What if the snow runs out? Where is the snow stored--a freezer, if so what kind, and what dimension?)
I would outline the procedures to them as follows; The event will have to take place outside; there has to be more than one person, 2 or more, perhaps. One person ( or a few) must sit on the ground and rub their hands for a duration of time, preferably an hour.The other person (people) will give them snow or ice. The performer(s) will then rub the snow or ice for a
duration of time, alternating between rubbing their hands and rubbing the snow on their arm(s). Bumps will then form on their arm(s), and then they will take photos. The performance can be done again, where those who gave snow will now rub their hands, and those who rubbed their hands, will give snow. The snow or ice should be small, a size of a snow ball. They can, if they want, store the snow in the freezer, so they can perform during a different season.If they perform during summer, the snow will melt quicker, so they should rub the snow or ice harder. They can use any snow, if they'd like. If the archivists live close to the ocean, it would be nice if they used snow that was close to the ocean or a harbour. If snow isn't available 20 years from now, archivist can collect rain water and freeze it in a zip lock bag, enough to make a good size of ice, and they can use that to perform.
Hope this answers your questions.
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