Participatory Art

My idea was one that would be a flash mob type scenario. I would have a large group of people in a public place that at the same type begin to cheer and applaud. Those participating would also speak to people around them while cheering, saying things like good job, or thank you, other nice things. Like in the notes and readings this idea shows how art is an alternative exchange to the normal types of communication between people. Those involved would be open and kind instead of just passing by and ignoring each other.

The entire cheering outburst would last for about 10 minutes, or for however long others feel necessary. The point of this is just to lighten a mood, get people spirits up, and appreciate your fellow neighbors. This is a way for us to take our normal "systemized interactions" and flip them around and make people look up and notice each other and maybe brighten up someone else's day. The fact that we are in the city would make it a lot easy, seeing that cities "permit proximity" and that the normal imposed interactions can be altered and changed to a more positive form.

Life can get very stressful, especially this time of year with school. So if a whole group of people are all cheering and complimenting those around them, it may help someone out who is having a bad day.

The rules for the experiment would be

Rule 1: Say something nice to at least 10 people.

Rule 2: Applaud for the entire 10 minutes.

Rule 3: Get at least 3 others not involved to join in.