Author Topic: Call for Participation in an Art Project (Read 5582 times)

Carmelita · « **on:** 03 October 2011, 07:35:13 pm »

I am writing because I am currently working on a project for the Shenzhen Biennial of Art

The project is called Ghana ThinkTank
http://ghanathinktank.org/

In short the project collects social problems great and small from a host city (in this case Shenzhen) and then sends the problems to a group of think tanks all over the world to ask for solutions which we then implement in the host city.
We want to start a think tank in Las Vegas and we are interested in the opinions of sex workers. The goal of our process is to discover and share the perspective and genius of others.

HOW IT WORKS:
We are currently collecting problems in Shenzhen, China for an exhibit at the Shenzhen Biennial this December.

?   5 problems will be chosen and sent to the participating think tanks.

?   The think tanks talk about each one and videotape their discussion.

?   The think tanks propose a solution for each of the problems at the end of the video.

?   When we have received solutions from each think tank, we put them into action, inviting people in the host city to help us make them reality.

?   We will record that process of making ideas into action and then send the video back to the think tanks, so they can determine the success of the ideas/solutions.

?   The video of the think tank discussion will be shown as part of the exhibition and each person will be credited in the presentation unless they would like to remain anonymous.

Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to hearing from you.

~Carmen Montoya
ghanathinktank.org

ana30 · « **Reply #1 on:** 04 October 2011, 12:28:41 am »

I hope the pay is good... Or am I going to work for free in order to advance the career of some artist?

Friday · « **Reply #2 on:** 04 October 2011, 12:35:19 am »

Quote from: Carmelita on 03 October 2011, 07:35:13 pm

? 5 problems will be chosen and sent to the participating think tanks.

If the problems haven't been chosen then why are you here?

Also explain to us what the problem is?

Are we the problem? Or are we so radical and brilliant we can solve the worlds problems?

ana30 · « **Reply #3 on:** 04 October 2011, 12:55:54 am »

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? The think tanks propose a solution for each of the problems at the end of the video.
? When we have received solutions from each think tank, we put them into action, inviting people in the host city to help us make them reality.
? When we have received solutions from each think tank, we put them into action, inviting people in the host city to help us make them reality.

This is my problem: I need to make more money. Let the "think tank" put it into action and invite "the people" so that they help me make it reality. hey maybe it works. U never know.

natasha · « **Reply #4 on:** 04 October 2011, 01:26:28 am »

Why is this project called Ghana think tank?

If it's based in China?

And if she wants opinions of sex workers in Las Vegas, why post on a U.K. based escort site?

And...How much do I pay for the 'privilege' of taking part...?

Carmelita · « **Reply #5 on:** 04 October 2011, 01:33:44 am »

HI Ana30
This project is about dialogue and the interest of international exchange.
There is a nominal stipend for the get together but the project is a non profit
venture so I am sorry to say that we are likely to disappoint in that regards to
money.
if we are ever hosted by Las Vegas We would certainly send your problem
to the think tanks.

Hi Friday

We organize think tanks during the same period as problems are being collected
in an effort to streamline the exchange. This way once the problems are received
they can go directly out to think tanks rather than waiting to get everyone organized.

We don't know what the problems will be until we get them. Some problems we
have gotten in the past include "the elderly are treated like a burden to society,"
"people here are unfriendly," " the theater is boring," "this city is too flat."

Of course you are not the problem but perhaps you have the answer.
We find that radical brilliance often comes from the most unexpected places.

Thank you for your feedback. We would love to add your sassy voices to the
Ghana ThinkTank process!

You can learn more about the project at ghanathinktank.org

natasha · « **Reply #6 on:** 04 October 2011, 02:04:04 am »

http://ghanathinktank.org/2011/09/midnight-gardening/

Aah, it's all so much clearer now.
Off to tend to my dandelions...in my Midnight Garden. $:-\$

Cat_BBW · « **Reply #7 on:** 04 October 2011, 11:18:12 am »

I don't understand what the problem is

What is the OP asking us for?

ana30 · « **Reply #8 on:** 04 October 2011, 01:13:53 pm »

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I don't understand what the problem is

What is the OP asking us for?

Sit infront of a camera and tell them our problems (in exchange of a small stipend) to help raise to the hall of fame a bunch of art students.

Cat_BBW · « **Reply #9 on:** 04 October 2011, 02:35:58 pm »

Quote from: Ana30 on 04 October 2011, 01:13:53 pm

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I don't understand what the problem is

What is the OP asking us for?

Sit infront of a camera and tell them our problems (in exchange of a small stipend) to help raise to the hall of fame a bunch of art students.

Oh.

Well, my cats keep me awake at night, the weather's been too hot, and the fan in my computer is about to die. They're my problems at the mo, they can have that for free/stipendless.

Mellow · « **Reply #10 on:** 04 October 2011, 02:44:28 pm »

Quote from: Cat_BBW on 04 October 2011, 02:35:58 pm

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Oh.

Well, my cats keep me awake at night, the weather's been too hot, and the fan in my computer is about to die. They're my problems at the mo, they can have that for free/stipendless.

Too hot, I wish! Have a wet weekend in Glasgow gratis! Well my main probs (again gratis ) I need somewhere to live, I have no warm clothes (all in storage) can't work cos I'm ill, but worst of all my mate who I'm staying with has NO TV! I'm gonna miss the start of Strictly

natasha · « **Reply #11 on:** 04 October 2011, 07:24:07 pm »

-My cat moults too much.
-I like really strong cheddar (the kind with the black wax on it) but am allergic to the black wax; the tiniest amount sends my oesophagus into paroxysms.
-I can't fit anything into my really tiny new hand bag
-I always find actually eating bacon disappointing, after it hypes itself up with that delicious smell. It always fails to deliver...

Friday · « **Reply #12 on:** 04 October 2011, 08:08:04 pm »

This has to win the prize for the oddest request of us...everest $:-\$

ana30 · « **Reply #13 on:** 04 October 2011, 08:51:53 pm »

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This has to win the prize for the oddest request of us...everest

I differ. My favourite up till now is Jodie's "Attend our porn workshop and experience what it feels to have sex infront of a camera (for free)". Nothing beats that.

Friday · « **Reply #14 on:** 04 October 2011, 08:53:30 pm »

ah but that's nothing new though this is rather unique in its oddness...it's not even industry related!

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