[Public Video Art Proposal]
The idea- simple
The installation- technological
The content- renewable
I propose the installation of several glass covered, networked, all-weather-proof, LCD video monitors into the new sidewalk streetscape planed for the Brazos St. district. By doing so I hope to expose the public to a wider section of video art and its curation, meanwhile generating a frequently renewed interest in the district. New video curations could ‘open’ as often as possible [6-8 weeks] coupled with event promotion and reoccurring press promises to perpetually bring visitors and patrons to the area. Local, regional, and national guest curators insure diverse selections and delegation of maintenance. This system would be fully manageable via Internet, meaning the curation can be done from almost anywhere.
Assimilation: Possibilities include national calls for entry, pairing with SXSW Film Festival, Austin Film Festival, and local filmmakers for public screenings, etc.
Collaboration: Assembled for the project are artists, curators, filmmakers, audio/video technicians, contractors, and architects.
Flexibility: As I am not fully familiar with the plans for the district I am flexible with the placement of these installations. My hope is that the necessary modifications will be incorporated into the current plans and smoothly created in the initial reforming of the streetscape.
Future: Should I ever have a leave of absence as head curator of the project; a comprehensive database of videos could be created and looped, another head curator appointed, or surrounding corporate businesses could facilitate them for eye popping advertising! [excuse my humor]
Equipment:
i-Tech Weather Proof Sunlight LCD Monitor
i-Tech's All-Weather/OutDoor Full-Sun environment SunLight Retable LCD monitors that allow you to view the display under the full sunlight. This affordable solutions are ready to deploy to any indoor and outdoor digital signage application for retails stores, restaurants, gas stations and many more... We produce the largest and brightest SunLight Readable LCD Monitor in sizes from 32" to 65".
9X Video Server
The PC-1600 series is designed and configured to drive up to 16 x LCDs, DLP screens, video wall cubes, projectors, or other display devices at up to 1600 x 1200 via DVI connection and up to 3840 x 2400 via VGA connection. The graphic output cards come in increments of 4 and can be added at any time. The PC-1600 series is excellent for delivering all types of graphic images, data, and motion video from within the server from the internal hard drive, DVD burner, or Network/internet connection.
http://www.9xmedia.com/products/server/index.php#PC-1600%20anchor
Holosonic Audio Spotlight
The Audio Spotlight is a revolutionary new audio technology that creates sound in a narrow beam, just like light. Aim the flat, thin speaker disc to your desired listening area, and provide all of the sound — with none of the noise.
IBP GlassWalk
The heart of every GlassWalk structural glass floor system is the modular IBP aluminum frame: strong, lightweight, easy to install, and proven in hundreds of floor applications. For most installations, IBP supplies two-ply laminated glass units: a top layer tempered for impact resistance and a heat-strengthened bottom layer, bonded with a clear resin interlayer.
http://www.ibpglassblock.com/floor/sg.htm
