Erin Gee - RealSpace (2007) Radio Feature

RealSpace is about translations of social systems through physical and digital realms, social interaction, and the exploration of how spatial elements affect the perceived legitimacy of relationships.

Using physical tools such as paper, pen, 2-dimensional images, and envelopes, individuals may register with RealSpace Administrative Representatives (gallery attendants) to create an "account", a personal space where their profile, a combination of personal input that could include an avatar, self description and peer feedback will be displayed. Upon registering an account, RealSpace users may interact with other RealSpace users, contribute to a RealSpace "blog", leave public comments on paper or leave private messages to be placed in an envelope.

While users may still be privy to the
discreet, controlled self-representation as well as premeditated use of text to communicate as on the internet, the users must be physically present in the gallery to send and receive messages, leaving them open to the possibility of "real" interaction with individuals within the space. Users will be given a supply of "friend" tokens, which they may distribute personally at their discretion, ensuring that a "real" interaction takes place in order for one to be considered a "friend".

This is what happens when MySpace goes offline and GETS REAL.

Location: 5th Parallel Art Gallery, Regina

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• myspace
• facebook
• art
• installation

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