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Tania Bruguera wanted to use this artwork to share about migration as a ongoing crisis to combat the the resulting sense of apathy. She rejects the the idea of nationalism and uses the artwork to allow audiences to come together as a community and interact with it.
Tania uses thermal-chronic ink, in which reacts when heat is produced by the bodies of the audience. This can be shown when the viewers work together to uncover what lies beneath the "black floor".

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The artist wanted to spread a message about the mass immigration crisis in America, and speak about nationalism. She used thermal-chromic ink to cover a black-and-white portrait, which could only be revealed by the audience's collective body heat. The use of audience participation demonstrates how people need to come together to solve problems, like the ones she addressed with the work. This conveys the importance of teamwork and harmony, as the artist wanted to address how people should accept immigrants and asylum seekers into their country.

The use of contrast between the black ink and the white portrait shows how different the world could be if people worked together - everything would be dull and dark if people did not help each other, but things would be bright and optimistic if people could come together.

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the artist intended to portray the concentrated effort necessary to shed light on and help the global migration crisis

This is achieved through each audience's role in participating in the work, by laying down, leaving their imprints then getting up to observe the fragment of the immigrant's face that lay beneath the black floor. While a single person's contribution may seem miniscule and even insignificant, the collective participation of the audience leaves a larger 'mark' (literally and metaphorically) on the issue of the treatment and perception of immigrants. Only with their collective laying on the ground will the face of Yousef, an immigrant who received  funding from a charity and subsequently became successful, be revealed. In the same vein, only with society's joint effort in raising awareness and stigmatizing immigrants will light be shed on the issue  uwu

space >> freedom in their willingness to tackle the issue
sound >> unsettling music plays, heightening the eerie atmosphere, reflective of the seriousness of the immigrant stigma and other issues they encounter because of their status
chemicals >> tear-inducing gas to force them into empathy, taking the position of a sad sorrowful immigrant who undeservedly faces a slew of issues in his life, forced into a position of powerlessness and helplessness, the audience crying out of their control----
++ the medium: allows them to leave a mark, each person can only make so many marks, but collectively == successful

uwu!
- Kate Lee Kei Lin!!!

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not that much contrast today so uhhh i love the the color scheme and the visual balance 🔥

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bruguera aims to give society a first-hand understanding of the migration crisis through the means of thermal-chromic ink, in which viewers of the work would interact with collaboratively in order to reveal its lasting properties. an aspect of art within the work is then seen in the form of spots across the floor, which serves as a form of symbolism to foster the viewers' deeper understanding of the crisis.

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the artist wanted to foster a sense of community wihtin people. she rejects the idea of nationalism which does not support immigration, she hopes that through this people will feel more connected. when people lie on the floor thier body heat would leave a mark on the floor. this mark would form art on the floor. this suggest how she wanted poeple to feel like they all worked together to form an art and thus form a sense of togetherness.

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Over the hills and far away,Teletubbies come to playOne (one)Two (two)Three (three)Four (four)TeletubbiesTime for teletubbies,Time for teletubbies,Time for teletubbies...Tinkywinky. "Tinkywinky!"Dipsy. "Dipsy!"Laalaa. "Laalaa!"Po. "Po!"Teletubbies. "Teletubbies!"Say, Heeeeee-lo! "Eh-oh!"Tinkywinky. Dipsy. Laalaa. Po.Teletubbies. "Teletubbies!"Say Heeeeeee ... "Uh-oh!""Where have the teletubbies gone?Where have the teletubbies gone?"

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Over the hills and far away,Teletubbies come to playOne (one)Two (two)Three (three)Four (four)TeletubbiesTime for teletubbies,Time for teletubbies,Time for teletubbies...Tinkywinky. "Tinkywinky!"Dipsy. "Dipsy!"Laalaa. "Laalaa!"Po. "Po!"Teletubbies. "Teletubbies!"Say, Heeeeee-lo! "Eh-oh!"Tinkywinky. Dipsy. Laalaa. Po.Teletubbies. "Teletubbies!"Say Heeeeeee ... "Uh-oh!""Where have the teletubbies gone?Where have the teletubbies gone?"

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Tania Bruguera's latest work focuses on the migration crisis and is a symbol for nationalism. With the use of thermal-chromic ink that reacts with heat, the energy of the people serve as a metaphor and uncovers a deeper image. Thus, overall, she aims to show that people must work together to solve society's problems through the art piece Black Floor.

She used contrast in the piece. With a dark black backdrop used against the colourful and bright multicoloured clothing,  the people stand out and are the main focal points of the installation. From this, a sense of 'hope' is created as the bright colours act as a beacon throughout the darkness. This could represent Tania Bruguera's vision to bring people together for a cause.

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The artist aimed to use art and artmaking as a platform and area to spread the idea about working together and solving the problems society may face. (I thiiiink it's about migration or nationalism?) Not only could the audience interact with one another, but they could also work together to unveil the image of a portrait of a syrian migrant who fled to the uk, lying below the black floor, or essentially work together to create art. (emphasizes the teamwork aspects).

She used SPACE to emphasize her intentions. The thermal-chromic ink curates a space that helps to facilitate participation from the audience in any way they seem fit (laying down, sitting, placing hand or footprints, and more).

She used TIME as an aspect of her work. She did not give the audience a time limit as to how long they could interact with the work. They could interact freely and unrestrictedly, enhancing their willingness to contribute to the work.

Oh and uh SOUND but idk she used headache-inducing music to create an uncomfortable environment (lol like my math teacher) to show how she wants people to get out of their comfort zone and to make it feel like it was targeted at them much like social issues

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- what type of artwork is it?
- what is the overall form/subject matter of the work?
- how does the audience experience the work?

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- what type of artwork is it?
- what is the overall form/subject matter of the work?
- how does the audience experience the work?

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj6rDfJhm1E

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Untitled (Free/Still), 1992/1995/2007/2012 by Rikrit Tiravanija 

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Untitled (Free/Still), 1992/1995/2007/2012 by Rikrit Tiravanija 

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xRx2s3FpSg&t=1s