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July 23, 2005
Shit We're Diggin'... The Public Art of Seyed Avavi
"Signs of the Times" was conceived in direct response to the location and function of the traffic utility boxes, and uses the pedestrian stick figure in order to present a series of poetic vignettes. This site specific project utilizes a context familiar to the viewer, in order to present situations that are funny, accessible and engaging. Each artwork aims to be read as a sign, which asks one to reflect on some of the issues surrounding the nature of our lives as human beings.
The designs for each of the seventeen boxes were developed in collaboration with eight students from Emeryville High School, (Taruna Aggarwal, Brittany Drummer, Alonzo Gomez, Lisa Kuma, Sanjeshni Lata, Kevin Lazo, Jose Martinez and Ashlee Sentman) over a period of two months.
"I met with ten high school students over the course of ten weeks to explore this concept; encouraging them to create their own "portrait of self" utilizing the various tools and techniques of photography. Starting with pin-hole cameras and then using 35mm, the participants engaged in a process of insightful play. Afterwards, they digitally manipulated and constructed their images; layering them with meanings, moods and emotions. The participants studied the unique characteristics of the site and set out to use the medium of large format prints, to create pieces that at first glance referred to the advertising images that are displayed in similar "store" contexts. However, these images would, on closer examination, reveal greater depth and complexity."
You can see more of Seyed's projects here
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