This interview was the most interesting articles in this course so far. Understanding such a clear mindset of the artist, his goals, his past, and his future visions really opened up opportunities for thought and analysis. Starting off the interview, the artist discussed the meaning of public space and how it should be used in a democracy." The emptiness does not belong to any individual or group, but should be available to anyone who can bring meaning to it, recognize others in it, and instigate and perpetuate dissemination and debate about rights. If you take a closer look, many ancient Greek temples and societies were very much public. Bazaars, holy temples, public baths, olympic games, and public schools all encourages interaction and exchanging of thought a beliefs. When a society is isolated, with no common space for two opposing parties to stand on, the discussion or conversation that could change or resolve the conflict, can never take place. Public space is crucial to a society with beliefs. People can gather, celebrate or rebel. Either way it is an expression of man to be secure through the support of the community or defensive from higher forces or unlike behavior. What Wodiczko discusses is very true and significant. Public space encourages exchanging of thought; a public space free of freedom of expression punishment; which eventually will promote fearless speech. It is quite beautiful the way he describes this idea. Many of us live our life with fear of speech, whether it is against our cultural upbringing, moral beliefs or fear of what will happen. We all have thoughts that are burning to be shouted, yet we keep them to ourselves or whisper them along our close ones. A community will never evolve, or live to a closer utopia if that is the case. Wodiczko finds ways, projects and art installations, to be the mediator, the helper of those who fear. The Alien staff creates a meaning for the user and a recognition of him outside of his own self. He has the courage to speak and be seen, without exposing himself to the point where he will fail or be scared. "Personal healing connects to a vision of society's health" says Wodiczko. We all share one space, one air, one community. Why not express our ideas freely?Why not express our ideas freely. It takes the courage of one for the many to follow. Many of us have similar fears, unpleasant past events, dreams, hopes, and wishes for what we want to life like. If we expose these aspects, there will be collaborations, discussions and new opportunities to heal and to pursue.
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