Conventions

Art InTent, Gosford 8 March 2008


Bloomsday Derive 2007 had me observing
particular habits of pedestrians.

Since, I have been paying close attention to
pathways of walkers, particularly those in a hurry.

I have noticed over the past nine months, that
the majority of pedestrians prefer to traverse the paths
provided, rather than the expanses of lawn.

I have always been a lawn traveller!

My observations led me to the conclusion that
the majority of people practice convention.
We are well trained!

The recent event Art InTent showcased many
recent Gosford Art projects, including the
Bloomsday Derive.

I base my work on my particular pedestrian observation.
I crafted a large crochet piece featuring only light and white
yarns.

In the centre, I placed leaflets. The leaflets contained the
word convention and every related synonym.

To the side I placed a table with a sign inviting pedestrians
to take a leaflet.

In order to take a leaflet, the pedestrian was forced to
walk over the crochet piece to the centre.

Among the synonyms were the words "do not walk on the artwork".
This is referencing "do not walk on the grass".
The statement also raises the question "is this an artwork?".

Conventions prompts thought about our social
manners; how we are led to behave in a
certain way.



If a pathway did not exist, we would make our own.