#viralinterventionsfinaldocumentation

In our final documentation, we wanted to do an arg themed video that the public could respond to. The sunflower field we initially went to got cut down, so we filmed in the field where they were and that served for a better aesthetic that we were going for. We filmed a few videos, and blooper reels. We also asked police officers if they could use the sirens in the background of the project. We then made a youtube channel to post everything on, and everyone in the comments seemed very confused with what we were doing. The project didn't end up going viral, but I think we achieved our own goals.

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For our final project, we set up outside a busy Target store during peak hours. We displayed eight cardboard moons, each representing different emotions, and provided mica powder for people to draw on them. We observed how the public interacted with the artwork, aiming to see how they expressed emotions through their drawings. Many people saw the project as an installation and admired it without interacting. To encourage participation, we made a sign and spoke to individuals about the purpose of our project. Some people then drew on the moons, while others colored them entirely with mica powder. We occasionally got looks, but in the process also received various reactions from the public, from funny looks to active engagement. This project allowed the audience to physically engage with the artwork by using their hands to draw with mica powder. This physical and emotional engagement made the experience more personal for the audience.

VIRAL INTERVENTIONS: FINAL DOCUMENTATION

We wanted the piece to be up to viewers interpretation, but midway through the journey we decided to add an artist statement to see if it would change their reactions to the piece. At its core we did intent it with mostly the dangers and importance of journalism in mind, so the video tried to appreciate that behind the scenes feel as in to mirror all that goes into journalism itself and if it should be considered a form of art as well.