Hard Like Algebra

In learning about Learning to Love You More shutting down, I actually submitted a completed assignment.

I’m really glad they accepted it.

“Springtime” (2009)

The next time that it feels a LOT like springtime outside, bring a friend and a camera to a park that holds many memories for you.

Have your friend take pictures of you jumping in the air, yelling “it’s time!”

Onlookers may ask, “time for what?” 

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“Mending Wall” (2009)

The next time you purchase or pay for something, strike up a small conversation with the other person involved in the transaction.

Do not rush, and do not force interest.  

Do this in your neighborhood, daily, for seven days.

On a day when you don’t purchase anything, there are probably other strangers you could converse with.

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“Hover (2009)”

Travel to the nearest significant body of water.

Take off your right shoe and right sock.

Walk to the edge of the water and come as close as possible to touching the water with your foot as you can, but be sure not to get your foot wet.

Pause.

Head home.

We had a party on day three.  Well, it was taco night.  Essentially a party, yes?

And parties can be art right? I’m going to write five reasons why this works, and have that qualify as the day three project, okay? Okay.

1. The Act of Drinking Beer With Friends is the Highest Form of Art.
2. Like any performance, you have to prepare, know your audience, and essentially design sound, lighting, and even your “character” for the night.
3. Performance art is art in which the actions of an individual or a group at a particular place and in a particular time constitute the work.
4. I am thinking of how creating something daily is an act of creating meaningful experiences.  This was a great one! 
5. Happenings. ‘Nuff said.

Thanks to all the people who helped create this project for Day 3!  :-)