Bababa International Airport Meeting Minutes 28/10/2010
In Attendance: Uncle Eric (UE), Shar Pei (SP), Poodle (P), Rottweiller Metzherhund (RM), Boxer (B).
Tea Served: UE - politely declines, SP - Peppermint, RM - Peppermint, P - Green Tea, B - Earl Grey.
1. The Soothsayer: The project is prioritised following information and helpful advice ascertained from BI's presentation at Dorkbot on 26/10/2010.
1.1 Direction: In light of recent developments and reflection, discussion begins with the need to decide on adjustements to the direction of the project. B presents two directions that may be of use to the choice of direction.
RM brings to life his thoughts on the potential of learning the technology needed for building the vending machine independently, reflecting on the possibility for The Soothsayer to be a fully operational public fixture rather than a short-lived art installation. P supplements this by suggesting that The Soothsayer could also be transportable - moving to various locations around the city and contributing to the urban stew.
There is general enthusiasm over the possibility of obtaining new skills and knowledge related to electronics, and programming (i.e. data collection, the creation of traffic lights and a robot guard dog). Coversation momentarily breaks off into private discussions between individual members related to this matter.
RM mentions that the The Soothsayer could be developed alongside Problem World - an interactive game BI intends to build whereby the player encounters various problems (global or otherwise) that she can either avoid or attempt to solve. All members agree that both The Soothsayer and Problem World make a nice couple, and vaguely conceive that both machines could be developed concurrently.
RM remarks that he always forgets about tea, and reaches for his ignored mug.
1.2 Consensus Reached: Following the protracted discussion, BI resolve that they will alter their previous idea for the space at Locksmith Project Space. While they will continue to work on and develop The Soothsayer as a vending machine that will be deployed in the near future. The Soothsayer exhibition will be modified to coordinate with recent practical and conceptual amendments.
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1.3 References: P seizes on a lapse in conversation and intiates a spontaneous show-and-tell. He alerts the other members to the existence of a Bangkok-born artist, Wit Pimkanchanapong. Of particular interest to P are the artist's cartographic experiments, which he thinks may be useful as a visual reference for The Soothsayer exhibition.
Ref. 1 Wit Pimkanchanapong Map Floor
Continuing this dicussion on references for The Soothsayer exhibition, RM mentions and explains Richard Buckminster Fuller's thinking methodologies; such as an excercise in which a person is asked to organise his or her ideas on a subject into micro-relevant and macro-relevant categories. RM continues that this strategy was an attempt at locating relevancy. P asks for further clarification.
*Bucky cosmically reminds the group that 'thinking is a momentary dismissal of irrelevancies'
RM thinks such experiments and games could be useful for organising The Soothsayer workshops. He adds that the burden would be on BI to facilitate and secure participants for the workshops, throwing doubt on the dictum delivered in the drama-sports-fantasy Field of Dreams , 'if you build it they will come.' BI all concur that, as a general rule, building it isn't enough.
2. Blog News: SP reports on recent correspondance with Kiborio. As fate would have it Kiborio is working for a vending machine company and is willing to contribute to BI's micro-research blog project by photographing vending machines. SP promises more information when he has it.
3. Taco Progress: B and P relay an earlier conversation regarding OPERATION-TACOS-FOR-GOODGOD (OTFGG)
Ref. Image from Mrs Lee's Cookbook:
3.1 Menu: Sparked by visual flourishes found in the newly purchased Mrs. Lee's Cookbook Mrs. Lee Chin Koon, B and P explain their image ideas for the taco menu. Images for the menu will involve ingredients, salsas, and tacos hovering above a table suspended in space. Infinity and lighting is briefly mentioned.
B and P will develop taco menu to send to GoodGod for potential catering jobs related to sill-season events. B will speak to Tina Melick regarding industry prices for catering menus. B will also speak with Auntie Maureen regarding kitchen regulations and arrange for a visit to The Royal Oak Hotel
3.2 Designs: RM and P describe recent design ideas for the Taco Space. The idea involves a hydraulic balance for cantilevered stools at the Taco bar. Subject to GoodGod approval.
3.3 Feed: B and P will arrange a private meal for the representatives of GoodGod ASAP. Ingredients will be ordered next week.
4. Debt Report: General discussion about the $15,000 debt is thrown into magnificent dissaray as a new business idea bursts forth from the entrepeneurial marrow of the Bababa International Airport: a late night beer delivery service. P miraculously summons the name for the new venture - The Late Night Lagers (LNL) - SP in disproportionate hysterics. P then pulls another name out of the hat - Midnight Middies (MM). SP guffawing.
Beer Served: SP - 1 bottle, P - 1 bottle, RM - 1/2 bottle, B - 1/2 bottle.
Brushes App: RM abosrbed - potentially obsessed - by a new addition on his iphone. Reveals David Hockney uses the same App and exhibits the work made on it. General discussion on the diversity of Hockney's career takes place.
http://bit.ly/bfyih8
6. On the Subject of Minutes: B highlights the madness of the minutes. RM remarks from the airport bathroom that ordering, editing, and omitting must occur.
New Arrivals at the Airport: RM's cheery & unqiue shelving unity, yet-to-be-classified plants, synthetic grapes, plain white envelopes, empty shuttlecock container, yet-to-be-understood standing metal hollow cone, a research photograph taken by P depicting a crate of fruit boxes sitting in front of floral clad unidentified shape.
Tea Served: UE - politely declines, SP - Peppermint, RM - Peppermint, P - Green Tea, B - Earl Grey.
1. The Soothsayer: The project is prioritised following information and helpful advice ascertained from BI's presentation at Dorkbot on 26/10/2010.
1.1 Direction: In light of recent developments and reflection, discussion begins with the need to decide on adjustements to the direction of the project. B presents two directions that may be of use to the choice of direction.
(a)BI adjust their original plan for the vending machine, simplifying the mechanism and it's output in order to achieve an operable completion by the looming deadline, or b) alter the idea for the space so as to deal with the broader issues at play in The Soothsayer, not as a single installation but via other means and methods. B introduces the concept of the space being a Complex Hub. RM is amused and points out that any space described as a Complex Hub is, of course, an attractive prospect.
SP opines that he would only feel comfortable modifying the idea if it is as good as the original proposal, albeit in its own way. He reminds the group of his discovery earlier in the week - The Australia Council for the Art's DIGITAL CULTURE FUND & GEEK IN RESIDENCE program - adding that this would be worthwhile grant to apply for in developing The Soothsayer for the future. All memebers agree with SP and commit to applying before the deadline(22nd Novemeber, 2010).
RM brings to life his thoughts on the potential of learning the technology needed for building the vending machine independently, reflecting on the possibility for The Soothsayer to be a fully operational public fixture rather than a short-lived art installation. P supplements this by suggesting that The Soothsayer could also be transportable - moving to various locations around the city and contributing to the urban stew.
RM mentions that the The Soothsayer could be developed alongside Problem World - an interactive game BI intends to build whereby the player encounters various problems (global or otherwise) that she can either avoid or attempt to solve. All members agree that both The Soothsayer and Problem World make a nice couple, and vaguely conceive that both machines could be developed concurrently.
RM remarks that he always forgets about tea, and reaches for his ignored mug.
1.2 Consensus Reached: Following the protracted discussion, BI resolve that they will alter their previous idea for the space at Locksmith Project Space. While they will continue to work on and develop The Soothsayer as a vending machine that will be deployed in the near future. The Soothsayer exhibition will be modified to coordinate with recent practical and conceptual amendments.
BI are united in the belief that the exhibition should be directed and focused towards the geographical location of the gallery, specifically, Botany Road. By activating the space through an array of methods (including installing a door on the gallery that rotates around a central axis, maps, vending prototypes, object production and workshops) BI will address The Soothsayer in it various parts, problems, and potentials. All members assent to dilligently cogitate these new developments and get to work.
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1.3 References: P seizes on a lapse in conversation and intiates a spontaneous show-and-tell. He alerts the other members to the existence of a Bangkok-born artist, Wit Pimkanchanapong. Of particular interest to P are the artist's cartographic experiments, which he thinks may be useful as a visual reference for The Soothsayer exhibition.
Ref. 1 Wit Pimkanchanapong Map Floor
B brings Martino Gamper's 100 Chairs in 100 Days project into the fold, in which the artist/designer invented a range of eccentrically appealing chairs from the motley remains of found materials and senescent furniture. B explains that what he finds particularly compelling about this project is its attempt to refine and produce a practical object from the chaos of domestic/office junk.
Continuing this dicussion on references for The Soothsayer exhibition, RM mentions and explains Richard Buckminster Fuller's thinking methodologies; such as an excercise in which a person is asked to organise his or her ideas on a subject into micro-relevant and macro-relevant categories. RM continues that this strategy was an attempt at locating relevancy. P asks for further clarification.
*Bucky cosmically reminds the group that 'thinking is a momentary dismissal of irrelevancies'
RM thinks such experiments and games could be useful for organising The Soothsayer workshops. He adds that the burden would be on BI to facilitate and secure participants for the workshops, throwing doubt on the dictum delivered in the drama-sports-fantasy Field of Dreams , 'if you build it they will come.' BI all concur that, as a general rule, building it isn't enough.
2. Blog News: SP reports on recent correspondance with Kiborio. As fate would have it Kiborio is working for a vending machine company and is willing to contribute to BI's micro-research blog project by photographing vending machines. SP promises more information when he has it.
3. Taco Progress: B and P relay an earlier conversation regarding OPERATION-TACOS-FOR-GOODGOD (OTFGG)
Ref. Image from Mrs Lee's Cookbook:
3.1 Menu: Sparked by visual flourishes found in the newly purchased Mrs. Lee's Cookbook Mrs. Lee Chin Koon, B and P explain their image ideas for the taco menu. Images for the menu will involve ingredients, salsas, and tacos hovering above a table suspended in space. Infinity and lighting is briefly mentioned.
B and P will develop taco menu to send to GoodGod for potential catering jobs related to sill-season events. B will speak to Tina Melick regarding industry prices for catering menus. B will also speak with Auntie Maureen regarding kitchen regulations and arrange for a visit to The Royal Oak Hotel
3.2 Designs: RM and P describe recent design ideas for the Taco Space. The idea involves a hydraulic balance for cantilevered stools at the Taco bar. Subject to GoodGod approval.
3.3 Feed: B and P will arrange a private meal for the representatives of GoodGod ASAP. Ingredients will be ordered next week.
4. Debt Report: General discussion about the $15,000 debt is thrown into magnificent dissaray as a new business idea bursts forth from the entrepeneurial marrow of the Bababa International Airport: a late night beer delivery service. P miraculously summons the name for the new venture - The Late Night Lagers (LNL) - SP in disproportionate hysterics. P then pulls another name out of the hat - Midnight Middies (MM). SP guffawing.
Beer Served: SP - 1 bottle, P - 1 bottle, RM - 1/2 bottle, B - 1/2 bottle.
Brushes App: RM abosrbed - potentially obsessed - by a new addition on his iphone. Reveals David Hockney uses the same App and exhibits the work made on it. General discussion on the diversity of Hockney's career takes place.
http://bit.ly/bfyih8
6. On the Subject of Minutes: B highlights the madness of the minutes. RM remarks from the airport bathroom that ordering, editing, and omitting must occur.
Labels: Arduino, David Hockney, Games, Goodgod, Mapping, Martino Gamper, Play, Programming, Tacos, The Soothsayer, Wit Pimkanchanapong
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