Participatory Action

The participatory action that I thought of is a type of flash mob but one that viewers could participate in. The theme would be a house party and the location would have to be a place with a lot of foot traffic. It would have all the things found at a house party like food, loud music, drinks (not very legal, but art has no bounds, right?), etc. but since it's outside and we would want to make it apparent to viewers that it's supposed to represent a party of some sorts, confetti, silly string, and party favors would be dispersed. Hopefully others will join in too.

Rule one: Don't explain to others what the motive is (if there is any). In your mind, this is just a party and everyone's invited, so you would have to explanation to give to viewers.

Rule two: Music has to be upbeat and loud, and everyone has to keep moving, keep dancing, keep active, or else it just seems like a mob is forming.

Rule three: Respect others and others' property because, again, it may be viewed as a mob (the bad kind).




RE-DESIGNED VERSION:

I'd keep everything the same with the addition of the "potlatch" system in place. Everyone can bring something that they feel will help in bring individuals together and unifying everyone. For example, I'd bring those "Chinese finger traps" with the intention of linking pairs (or groups) together.