I am currently thinking about two concepts that I could develop for the show. One is a serious one, and the other a more light-hearted one. (I will chose one or the other.)
The serious one would require research help. I am interested in investigating enzymes/proteins/organisms (natural or genetically modified), as well as inorganic materials that have the ability to break-down radioactive waste, and thus could be deployed to clean up contaminated areas. The Native American populations in the West have been affected (thru mining & milling of uranium, and also unsafe storage & burial of waste) such that the incidence of birth defects and certain cancers is higher in their populations than others - thus affecting their evolution. For this project, I would need help in identifying these agents of remediation; assistance in gathering accurate up-to-date statistics; and in finding images, microphotographs, charts, diagrams and numerical statistics that could be visualized.
The other concept I'm entertaining for the show is a humorous one, inspired by Olivia's talk, and has to do with desire and sexual selection. Think surfboards, electric guitars, and other objects of desire installed in the gallery with the floor flooded with a foot of fog from a fog machine. These objects would be altered/augmented (evolved) through the addition of images, text, or morphing the forms themselves creating a landscape of (teenage?) desire.
Your feedback on these two ideas would be apprieciated. The first concept is one I have been working on for a while, and it would be great to take it to the next level. It is very close to my heart - something I care about in a deep personal way. The second concept would be fun, and if it is consistent with the way the other creatives are interpreting evolution, then this may be the way to go.
