Details (Terminal Procedures Dive In)

Terminal Procedures Dive In Take 2

Terminal Procedure Dive In Take 1

Project Overview:

The concept: to layer meanings,

to merge new and old processes,

to engage the viewer in active participation rather than simply passive on looking

to create a collage using print media and double-entendres

The Binding (Map Book):

By using a government document, I wanted to connect water issues with federal agencies.  I used and aerial flight map of Florida for several reasons. First, I wanted to get a bird’s eye view of the topic- to connect to water from a different perspective.

Second, the aerial mapbook’s proper name is U.S. Terminal Procedures Publication. Figuratively, Industry and policy combine to create an environment where our cultural practices with water is, in fact a “terminal procedure”. Without intervention our waterways and the life dependent on the waterways will be at great risk.  In many regards, our environmental water policy is a terminal procedure.

Third, Miami is often cited as one of the most vulnerable cities with regards to water issues.  It is victim to many hurricanes and its water table can easily get flooded with salt water—affecting the drinking water. The Everglades, which is technically a low wide river, is at risk.

Finally, the map is from 2012. This is 110 years from the film I deconstructed.

Deconstruction and Content:

I wanted to deconstruct a film and create an old flip book—something that instead of just watching a film, you have to put your hands on to make it work.  The viewer has to participate or there will no longer be anything to view. The picture stops.  To work the flipbook, is an imperfect act.  Similarly, there are unexpected pauses in the less than perfect work we do. It can be slow.  It can stop but we need to see the storyline to the end.

I deconstructed an early film of Hawaii 1902.  Children are diving from a pier. As they frolic in the water, boats pass by them in the harbor.  Industry and people using clean water together.  There is one hesitant boy.  He won’t jump.  He is too frightened to participate. All the other children have entered the water.  They pass him as he stands nervously on the edge, afraid to enter the water. In the last frame, he jumps. 

This wordless story line symbolizes my view on the need for participation and harmony.

This parallels my perception of the need for actual hands on work to rehabilitate our water and waterways.

If we do not put our hands to working with policy and pollutions, there will be nothing left to see. And in the end, we all must get into the water.

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