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Final Index

Viral Interventions: Read

Viral Interventions: Identify

Viral Interventions: Compose

Viral Interventions: Present (Final)

Viral Interventions: Mel Chin QCQ

Viral Interventions: Propose #1, #2, #3

Viral Interventions: Final Propose

Viral Interventions: Tasks

Viral Interventions: Timeline

Viral Interventions: Budget

Viral Interventions: Process

Viral Interventions: Final Documentation

Viral Interventions: Final Artifact

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Viral Interventions: Final Artifacts

Materials: Cage, pride flag, paper uterus stuffed with cotton, expired passport, and laminated paper with resourceful QR codes.

Dimensions: Approximately 25 inches long, 19 inches wide, and 19 inches tall.

For our artifact, we chose to replicate the setup from our presentation, featuring the cage with three symbolic items: a pride flag, a paper uterus filled with cotton, and an expired passport. This arrangement highlights our message about the lack of control caused by restrictive bans. Displaying all three issues together avoids the perception that one is prioritized over the others, ensuring each receives equal attention and significance. We also included QR codes with links to helpful resources, providing an opportunity for viewers to engage further with the issues represented by our artifact and access support or information as needed.

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Viral Interventions: Final Documentation

Medium: Third District Court of Appeal.

Materials: Cage, laminated paper of resourceful QR codes, tripod, paper uterus stuffed with cotton, expired passport, and pride flag.

Dimensions: Approximately 25 inches long, 19 inches wide, and 19 inches tall.

For our final proposal, we expanded on the concept of the caged uterus, incorporating two additional issues: LGBTQ+ rights and immigration. Our structure featured a cage containing a pride flag, a handcrafted paper uterus filled with cotton, and an expired passport, symbolizing the increasing restrictions on these fundamental rights. The cage represented a literal lack of accessibility, mirroring the diminishing control individuals have over these rights due to recent legislative changes. On top of the cage, we displayed a sheet with QR codes linking to helpful resources, encouraging further engagement from passersby.

The structure was set up outside a courthouse, chosen for its symbolic connection to law and politics. Initially, we left the cage unattended to observe public reactions but later stood beside it, dressed uniformly in black to convey professionalism and solidarity. Despite our efforts, the area was largely empty, with only a few passersby noticing the installation. Two courthouse security guards eventually approached us, concerned about the project’s intent. We explained it was an art installation, not a protest, and complied when asked to leave the premises.

Our accompanying video showcases the process of creating the installation, its presentation, and our interactions, set to emotional music to highlight the gravity of the issues addressed. This experience underscored the challenges of engaging audiences with serious topics through public art and emphasized the importance of location and timing in fostering meaningful dialogue.

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Viral Interventions: Process

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Viral Interventions: Budget

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Viral Interventions: Timeline

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Viral Interventions: Task

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Viral Interventions: Final Proposal

Material: Digital art

For our final proposal, we refined the concept of the caged uterus to include additional pressing issues: LGBTQ+ rights and immigration. The location has been shifted to a courthouse, emphasizing the legal systems impacting these rights. The building will feature a pride flag, a replica uterus, and an expired passport confined within a cage, symbolizing the restrictions placed on these fundamental rights. These items will be laid flat at the base of the cage to encourage closer inspection and interaction. By positioning ourselves beside the building, we aim to engage viewers in conversation and foster awareness about these critical issues.

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Viral Interventions: Mel Chin QCQ

Quote: "We're living in a time where we consume more than we need, and that is the problem"

Comment: I selected this quote because it highlights a critical issue in our modern world, overconsumption. Mel Chin's observation resonates with the growing concern about sustainability and the environmental impact of our lifestyles. I believe this statement is a powerful critique of how excessive consumption not only depletes resources but also fosters a culture of waste and inequality. Personally, it reminded me of what my Environmental Science teacher had taught me about the waste generated by fast fashion or single-use plastics, which influenced my effort to adapt to more sustainable practices.

Question: How do you think consumption shapes or reflects your identity? Are there any personal habits or societal trends you've noticed that reveal deeper values or cultural shifts? Are there examples of artworks that balance these elements successfully, and what lessons can we draw from them?

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Viral Interventions: Present (Final)

Material: Chalk and water

For our Viral Inventions group project, we chose the words politician, banned, control, and diminishing, constructing the sentence: “What the politician banned is diminishing our control.” This statement reflects the recent removal or alteration of laws that have curtailed freedoms previously enjoyed. For our performative gesture, we plan to write the sentence in charcoal outside FIU’s Law building. This location was selected strategically to emphasize the connection between legal and political systems. By staging this act in a prominent academic space, we aim to provoke dialogue and raise awareness about the impact of changing laws and policies on individual autonomy.

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Viral Interventions: Compose

Sentence: What the politicians banned is diminishing our control

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Viral Interventions: Identify

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Viral Interventions: Read

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Viral Intervention Sketch 1

This sculpture features three broken pillars, each representing a social issue currently under political scrutiny: abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, and immigration. Though fractured, the pillars remain standing, symbolizing the fragile state of these rights. Chains encircle the pillars, illustrating the oppression and restrictions they face. The abortion pillar includes a shattered uterus and medical tools, highlighting the consequences of restricted access. The LGBTQ+ pillar displays a torn, fading pride flag, reflecting ongoing challenges to equality. The immigration pillar shows a burning passport, symbolizing the struggles immigrants face in an increasingly hostile environment. Together, they embody resilience amidst adversity.

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Viral Intervention Sketch 2

The concept involves creating a sculpture of a uterus and placing it inside a cage, symbolizing the loss of control over one’s body due to abortion bans. This piece would be displayed in a public space with heavy foot traffic, where it can be filmed for an extended period. The goal is to capture a range of public reactions to the artwork, documenting how different people engage with the piece. By observing these responses, we aim to gather insights into the broader public sentiment surrounding the issue of reproductive rights and bodily autonomy.

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Viral Intervention Sketch 3

For this sketch, I focused on the concept of "control", symbolized by a shadowy puppet manipulated by a mastermind, the politicians, pulling its strings. The composition takes the form of a theatrical poster, with the puppet stage with a hand over the puppet that has the string attached to it to evoke a sense of manipulation and performance. Instead of an audience seated before the stage, I depicted a collection of protest signs, representing citizens' dissent against governmental control over critical laws, such as those affecting reproductive rights. This juxtaposition emphasizes the tension between authority and public resistance, spotlighting the struggle for autonomy in the face of oppressive legislation.

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