[Noisebridge-discuss] Fwd: [Time] Timescale Project: Call for Column Artists! Make art with us!

[aestetix aestetix]

I have to admit that this is one of the coolest ideas I have ever heard.

On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 12:10 PM, esc <mediapathic at gmail.com> wrote:

> So I mentioned in the meeting that some of us are working on a
> large-scale project for Burning Man, and that we would be making a
> call for artists soon. Well, here ya go. Short form: we have 27
> columns representing geological ages of the earth, they each have a
> plexi box, you get to fill that box with Art! Read on if interested.
>
> --esc
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Morley John <morleyroarly at gmail.com>
> Date: Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 9:31 PM
> Subject: [Time] Timescale Project: Call for Column Artists! Make art with
> us!
> To: timescale <timescale at lists.sonic.net>
>
> ***
>
> We are now accepting proposals for all 27 Timescale chapter columns!
>
> Timescale is a journey through 4.57 billion years of planet Earth's
> geological and biological evolution, extended across one mile (5280
> feet) of open playa. Beginning with the formation of the Earth from a
> cloud of gas and dust, participants will traverse through time —
> advancing two million years with each footstep, culminating at the
> present day.
>
> Twenty-seven chapters in Earth's growth are highlighted along the way,
> allowing participants to appreciate the transformation of our planet
> and the exponential complexity of living things.  Each chapter will be
> marked by an 8-inch square column rising from the playa surface. The
> 6.5-foot tall column holds a clear box that contains a sculptural
> representation pertaining to that period of time.
>
> We are actively looking for artists to create column sculptures.
> Pieces should evoke an event, creature or other aspect of the chosen
> chapter's unique story. We will provide a well-lit clear display box
> eight inches wide and deep, and twelve inches tall. Electricity will
> be available for your installation if coordinated in advance.
>
> For more information about this Burning Man art project, including
> display details, a list of chapters, and an artist proposal submission
> form, please visit the Timescale web site at:
>
> http://www.timescaleproject.com
>
> Feel free to forward this to anyone who might be interested!
>
> Thanks!
>
> Morley
>
> "How do I stop being afraid? Know that there is no safety anywhere.
> There never was and there never will be. Stop looking for it. Live
> with a fierce intent to waste nothing of yourself or life." - Ann
> Shulgin
>
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