Abstract:
The Beacon Project is a participatory framework for the creation of a multitude of
glowing light cubes, or “beacons,” to be displayed as an annual memorial on the
anniversary of September 11. Through online instructions, tutorials, and face-toface
workshops, I hope to facilitate the construction of a city-wide network of
beacons. On September 11th and the evenings leading up to it, each participant
will display their beacons in public view (on their roof, fire escape, window, etc.),
adorning the city in an act of public art and remembrance. Through the efforts of
this ad hoc community of artists, makers and activists, a memorial will materialize
for a few nights each year. The resulting work will surround its viewers as they
pass through the city, and has the capacity to grow and change each time it is
displayed.
7. “The electric light is pure information. It is a medium
without a message, as it were...”
Marshall McLuhan
Understanding Media
“Perhaps because of its neutrality, light can easily
absorb a range of ideological connotations,
meanings that may or may not be intended by those
who exploit its functional and formal qualities.”
Herbert Muschamp
23. Next Steps Refine construction process
Publicize to relevant communities
Hold summer workshop
Seek out grants and external funding sources
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Identify neighborhood organizers
Web site phase II
24. Thank You Despina Papadopoulos
Thesis class
Eric Rosenthal
Tymm Twyllman
Chris Cerrito
Lina Giraldo
Ari Joseph
Fillipo Vinucci
Matt Richard
Kate Monahan
ITP Faculty & Staff
Everyone else...
