PINKLOSOPHY

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
2006

Touted as a leading international newspaper, New York City’s Wall Street Journal is known for its economic liberalism and often neoconservative view of the American foreign policy. Inspired by the influential newspaper, the retaining wall back-facing Sculpture Square was converted from a mundane, restricted and dysfunctional area to one that’s liberated and designated for freedom of expression. Like the fluctuating stocks closely monitored by the newspaper’s readers, the public is allowed to experience and anticipate the evolvement of visuals. Through social interaction between the public and myself, my main objective was to capture the spontaneity within the collaboration, and how we adapted and responded to the evolving visuals in front of us. The footage draws out the activities while simultaneously challenging the notion of surveillance. Instead of scrutinizing the act as an authoritative figure, the viewer watches the art-making process unfold.

I appreciate the particpation from artists and the public. I will cherish the friendships made. Thank you.