The Circle of Harmony
Installation | Public Space | Florence, Italy
This piece was inspired by making private moments, both individual and shared, in public spaces.
A circular rug with the text “Il Cerchio dell’armonia | The Circle of Harmony,” was placed in the centre of Piazza Repubblica accompanied with three pillows and a guitar. It was then left unattended in the public space.
Within time, the goal was achieved: people gathered, sat, exchanged, played and shared private moments in a public space. One started playing guitar and even earned some unprompted busking money from passersby. Later discussion revealed people participating from Japan, France, Italy and America.
It was a space of positive social interaction, deconstructing the fear of the stranger and an opportunity for connection.
See more images from the social experiment here:
http://jessicadaynes.com/2014/03/01/il-cerchio-dellarmonia-public-installation-in-florence/
This piece was inspired by making private moments, both individual and shared, in public spaces.
A circular rug with the text “Il Cerchio dell’armonia | The Circle of Harmony,” was placed in the centre of Piazza Repubblica accompanied with three pillows and a guitar. It was then left unattended in the public space.
Within time, the goal was achieved: people gathered, sat, exchanged, played and shared private moments in a public space. One started playing guitar and even earned some unprompted busking money from passersby. Later discussion revealed people participating from Japan, France, Italy and America.
It was a space of positive social interaction, deconstructing the fear of the stranger and an opportunity for connection.
See more images from the social experiment here:
http://jessicadaynes.com/2014/03/01/il-cerchio-dellarmonia-public-installation-in-florence/
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