DIALOGUE

Eastman Reading Garden, Main Library, Cleveland, Ohio 2017

commissioned by LANDstudio as part of annual See:Also program

Public space has always offered opportunities to encounter strangers, yet while we may occupy a common space our experiences often remain solitary, lost in the echo-chambers of our world-views created by social media. In the political climate following the 2016 election, the need for shared physical experiences in public space was paramount and ‘Dialogue’ was created in response. The circle of interlaced soundtubes sought to generate conversations between strangers ranging in length and seriousness. Through simple, small dialogues and moments of spontaneous interaction prompted by the artwork, we hoped to help people relate to one another and speak with other members of the community who may hold opposing views. The sculpture was coloured in a fade from pink to red in reference to the “pussy hats” and “maga caps” that were ubiquitous in public space at that time.