Firstly we were challenged to take an hour long walk. To prepare for this walk I drew up a mind map in my sketchbook and played with possible ideas of what I wanted to achieve.
I decided I would walk through town for this task, as I wanted to focus mainly on people, conversation, population and effect. In terms of outcome I only have a few bits to show you, as much of it is observational writings (recording conversation, sound, smells, sights etc...) but I did take a few pictures along the way.
"Can you send me Alex's number? I think I left my bank card at his..."
Subway:
Very loud and animated, smelt of plastic/toasting bread. A baby crying, lots of people working because of large queue/demand. Man in front orders foot-long chicken tikka on white bread, and a woman pretends to have a child to cover up that the child's meal is for her.
"Cashier no.4 please
-Hi, how can I help you?
Cashier no.7 please
-Rubin goes to put money in bank
Cashier no.3 please..."
Looking at the effect the weather had on (usually) largely populated areas.
All parks deserted.
I also visited this exhibition at the millennium galleries, I found it to be particularly relevant to my task and very atmospheric. Later, reflecting on the walk I realized how interesting the day had been, and how much more I had noticed about places and people by focusing on smaller things like sound. I was happy with the information, but was disappointed by the lack of rubbish in the town centre!
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