The public installation can be found in Karisrue Germany. Essentially, anyone with an internet connection can log onto the ACCESS HOME PAGE and interact with the installation. Upon entering the installation via internet, internet users can track individuals that walk into the installation space. The individuals are unaware that they have walked into the installation. The web user can track the individual by following them with a beam of light that receives information from the internet user. Additionally, the individual will hear targeted audio. The sounds that the individual hears are only audible to the individual.
This is any interesting project because it is a commentary on surveillance and the boundaries of privacy. My initial response to this project was that it sounded a little bit like invading privacy. But overall, the public has responded positively to the project. I mean, how neat is it that we can actively interact with people all the way over in Karisrue, and visually see their reaction to our actions?! I also think its neat that this installation creates a dialog between the person on the internet and the person in Karisrue. The installation is therefore worldwide. Not only does it stay in Karisrue where it is visible to multiple individuals walking through its space, but it is also brought into the homes of millions world wide. This is one of my favorite things about digital art. It bridges the gap between real time interaction, space, internet technology all the while commenting and giving a new perspective to the technologies (ie, surveillance, internet) we use everyday!
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