The David Karave ‘Home Automation' Comments on Homeland Security
Allison Love — May 12, 2010 — Art & Design
References: crashingart & darkroastedblend
The David Karave ‘Home Automation’ exhibit is definitely thought-provoking. The idea is to use freedom of speech to comment on the level of homeland security in America. The David Karave Home Automation exhibit features crash test dummies that are modeled after ones used in war exercises by the US Defense Department.
The David Karave Home Automation exhibit actually shows a family of crash test dummies watching TV when an alert goes off, indicating danger. The alarming aspect of the exhibit happens when the dummies shake and eventually burst into flames. The dummies are reacting to a color-coded level of risk, parodying the Homeland Security advisory system implemented in the US in 2002.
The David Karave Home Automation exhibit actually shows a family of crash test dummies watching TV when an alert goes off, indicating danger. The alarming aspect of the exhibit happens when the dummies shake and eventually burst into flames. The dummies are reacting to a color-coded level of risk, parodying the Homeland Security advisory system implemented in the US in 2002.
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1. Interactive Art Installations - Opportunities for artists and technologists to create immersive and thought-provoking experiences through interactive art installations.
2. Critiquing Homeland Security - An emerging trend of artists using their artwork to comment on and critique the level of homeland security in society.
3. Visual Representations of Risk - The use of visual cues and symbolic representations to convey various levels of risk or threat in a captivating and thought-provoking way.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Disruptive innovation opportunities in the art and design industry to create powerful and engaging artworks that spark conversations and challenge societal norms.
2. Homeland Security - Innovative approaches in the homeland security industry to better communicate and engage with the public about potential risks and threats through creative mediums.
3. Public Installations - The opportunity to transform public spaces into thought-provoking installations, encouraging dialogue and reflection on important societal issues.
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