Illuminations is a series of site specific public interactions employing projected messages in the vicinity of the Chicago River. The objective is to bring awareness to Chicago’s use/abuse of its most precious natural resource, Lake Michigan, and damaging effects of the reversal of the Chicago River. As a gently disruptive media presentation, the illuminated typographic messages unexpectedly draw attention to water issues through meaningful juxtapositions with Chicago’s cityscape.
This Call to Action project was initially performed and documented in August 2010. However, as additional projections are performed and documented, the video presentation will be continually updated with new footage, new messages, and new locations. It is truly alive.
It’s Our Water. It’s Our Responsibility.
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Music by The Sundresses (song: The Barking House / album: Barkinghaus / courtesy of: the All Night Party / water type: Fresh).
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