Crowdsourcing: Sounds and Images of US..

Artist Statement Project 5
Sounds and Images of US- crowdsourcing project.
Each state has a number of landmarks, events, and places that only a few know about. These hidden gems that only a few or locals know about are some of the most unique landmarks, events, and places I have seen in my travels. What if there was a way to share these things with others? It would be very difficult for someone to visit each state to find these hidden gems. Also, the time needed to find them could take years. By using crowdsourcing, an artist is able to have visuals and sounds from all over the US sent to them. With this information, a display unlike any can be created. Many crowdsourcing projects only ask for visuals. Audio from places can be just as effective as visuals. The sound of water at Niagara Falls can produce a stronger emotional resonance then just looking at an image. Also, by incorporating sound in art, like this, can change the prospective some people have about sound art. By using crowdsourcing, a project like this is possible and can benefit many. People submitting can network with others or could become so interested in an event that they want to go see it for themselves.
There are so many wonderful things in the US that it is impossible to see them all. This can help many see a slice of what they never would have thought was out there. 

Call For Submissions!!
Sounds and Images of US
Deadline: June 1, 2013

Sounds and Images of US is a crowdsourcing collaborative display showcasing places in the US. Each state has a number of historic landmarks that everyone is aware of. The Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, The Statue of Liberty in New York City, and the Hoover Dam in Las Vegas, Nevada, are landmarks that most everyone is aware of. These places are in most US history textbooks, but what about smaller landmarks that have somehow mist their place in the history textbooks or tourist brochures? Sounds and Images of US is going to change that.

Do you know of landmarks, events, or other unique something that you feel others should know about? If you do, submit to Sounds and Images of US.

Sounds and Images of US is a display will be made up of sounds and visuals of landmarks, events, or other unique things from all 50 states in the US. Each state will have its own section to showcase the diverse personality of the state. Both sound and visuals can be submitted.

Visuals can be both still images and video taken from any camera. Examples of visual submissions are a local festival, local landmark, or something you feel others should know about. Sounds can be recorded using any recording devices. Examples of sound submissions can be sounds of your favorite park, a local hang out or animals of the state. Be creative!!

After the deadline for submissions, all sounds and visuals will be combined into a video display. Each state will have their own display. The display will take place at Enigma Art Gallery in Reno, NV from October to December 2013. The display will also be available to view online at Enigma Art Gallery.com

For questions, please contract Tim Chatwood at TC@enigmagallery.com

See video example below.


Project 5 from Timmy Chatwood on Vimeo.