I completed exploration #1 on Monday, Jan. 16. Instructions are to capture the hidden life of inanimate objects found in the world. What do they do when no one’s around? Track their social interactions. I also combined this exploration with “Found Paper.” I'll keep this as an ongoing exploration and combine it with others that I undertake.
I went out into my neighborhood to look for items of interest. There is a vacant lot, or more like a vacant street full of lots behind my house, so I thought that would be ripe for harvesting.
Among other random bits of trash, I found a piece of plastic twine knotted into what resembled a figure. This “Stringman” seemed to have a life of his own. I imagined him to be a very carefree kind of guy, just grooving along, tying and untying himself as the moment requires. He is free from worry and delights in creating happiness in others.
