I like them both. But I think Dirty Work hints at a theme and if someone reads the title on a poster or in the paper, they might get interested. (Not to say they couldn't with the other though...I'm not sure if we want to hint at the theme or not.)
I also like Sean's suggestion of "Undergrowth". It implies other things aside from nature and outdoors, like a suggestion of an inner humanity, which I believe is apparent in a lot of the work being done by those in this class. At least, that's my personal assumption.
Colon? Did I say that? Chris, I think you mean ..in such a "colonic" way.
What we're trying to do here is to come up with a conceptual identity that might also point to solutions for things like the installation and the promotion. We've latched on to the "sod solution" (is that the only solution for the dirt floor problem?) which is what is driving the indoor/outdoor ideas.
Perhaps we should be discussing how any of these proposed title ideas point to specific aspects (purpose, challenges, etc) of the event-- i.e., a title like "Grass Roots" implies the do-it-yourself nature of our problem, as well as the sod solution.
Any thoughts about some of the other titles floated out? I do like "Earth Tones"--refers to sod as well as to "color" and "value": Art terms.
What about "Undergrowth?" There's something there too. If we do the sod-thing, this title seems somewhat ironic (which can be a good thing) since the grass is really an artificial veneer to cover the construction site (I hate to call that dirt, or earth, b/c I doubt it would sustain any growth...)
From the thesaurus offshoot foundation development dawning source breakthrough progression upgrade gaining ground advancement acculturation alteration and just for the fun of it, covering ground and when nature calls
Ok, I think we need to make some deadlines for this: Everyone have at least one title idea submitted by Saturday, then we will vote (nominate, whatever) we like by Monday. Monday we can tally up the most popular three, vote on those and have ONE chosen for Tuesday. Does this sound like a good idea?
"Gaining ground" is great. That is ultimately what we are doing (or trying to do) here. It has many layers of meaning there... literally and figuratively.
are we definately covering the floorspace with sod? what the hell is sod anyway. this title wont work if the ground isnt directly related. what about just 'RAW' it relates to the space and us as artists
Alright, we need to narrow these down. Refer to the new post and comment with your favorite choice (singular) and then from there we will narrow it down to three (unless there is an obvious decision for one) by tomorrow and choose one for Tuesday.
I like the idea of combining two titles, such as Undergrowth: Gaining Ground . I think it suggests a little more about what we are trying to do and creates a visual. This also kills two birds with one stone by combining the top two favorite titles.
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Well, I think some of the names being tossed around were:
Re:claimation(?)
Dirty Work
Wasn't it Reclaim/ation?
I like them both. But I think Dirty Work hints at a theme and if someone reads the title on a poster or in the paper, they might get interested. (Not to say they couldn't with the other though...I'm not sure if we want to hint at the theme or not.)
"undergrowth"
Outside-in
EarthTones
"undergrowth" is good.
I thought of "Alt Ex" (for alternative exhibition).
I also like Sean's suggestion of "Undergrowth". It implies other things aside from nature and outdoors, like a suggestion of an inner humanity, which I believe is apparent in a lot of the work being done by those in this class. At least, that's my personal assumption.
What about phrases or words associated with "emergence." Or: "new growth"?
Or what about the idea of "Grass Roots?"
"surface"
(as in surfacing)but also works because we are very much about changing surfaces
"crop up"
I actually have a friend who comes up with slogans and things for a living in miami. He suggested Pardon Our Dust and Portfoliation.
I really like the way undergrowth sounds. The potential complexity of the meaning is great! The only related things I could come up with is chaparral.
Sodists
I think we should do the "colon" thing like Theo suggested. undergrowth: an experiment in grass roots...etc.
I thought the colon idea was a joke? Only because it's used so much in "ironic" ways.
Colon? Did I say that? Chris, I think you mean ..in such a "colonic" way.
What we're trying to do here is to come up with a conceptual identity that might also point to solutions for things like the installation and the promotion. We've latched on to the "sod solution" (is that the only solution for the dirt floor problem?) which is what is driving the indoor/outdoor ideas.
Perhaps we should be discussing how any of these proposed title ideas point to specific aspects (purpose, challenges, etc) of the event-- i.e., a title like "Grass Roots" implies the do-it-yourself nature of our problem, as well as the sod solution.
Any thoughts about some of the other titles floated out? I do like "Earth Tones"--refers to sod as well as to "color" and "value": Art terms.
What about "Undergrowth?" There's something there too. If we do the sod-thing, this title seems somewhat ironic (which can be a good thing) since the grass is really an artificial veneer to cover the construction site (I hate to call that dirt, or earth, b/c I doubt it would sustain any growth...)
I''d like to hear more ideas from you guys.
From the thesaurus
offshoot
foundation
development
dawning
source
breakthrough
progression
upgrade
gaining ground
advancement
acculturation
alteration
and just for the fun of it, covering ground and when nature calls
Ok, I think we need to make some deadlines for this: Everyone have at least one title idea submitted by Saturday, then we will vote (nominate, whatever) we like by Monday. Monday we can tally up the most popular three, vote on those and have ONE chosen for Tuesday. Does this sound like a good idea?
This is one I just thought of..I'll have more coherent ideas tomorrow.
"terratory"/"terra-tory"
"colonics" all around!
Thanks Theo.
"Gaining ground" is great. That is ultimately what we are doing (or trying to do) here. It has many layers of meaning there... literally and figuratively.
"redefining topography"
I agree with Sarah.
"Gaining Ground" sounds pretty good. Anyone else have any other ideas? There are a lot of people we haven't heard from yet.
I still like "undergrowth". Probably because it reminds me of a Robert Frost poem. heh.
I think "Gaining Ground" is a fitting title.
I like the ideas that are being passed around, but I don't have any of my own as of yet. I'd go for Gaining Ground or Undergrowth.
i like 'raw space'
Here are some words that were shouted out in class. I liked how these worked together
Exposed surface: Emerging potential
or
Exposed and Emerging
My favorites are
dirty work
sodism
undergrowth
reclamation
gaining ground
pardon our dust
are we definately covering the floorspace with sod? what the hell is sod anyway. this title wont work if the ground isnt directly related. what about just 'RAW' it relates to the space and us as artists
Alright, we need to narrow these down. Refer to the new post and comment with your favorite choice (singular) and then from there we will narrow it down to three (unless there is an obvious decision for one) by tomorrow and choose one for Tuesday.
I like the idea of combining two titles, such as Undergrowth: Gaining Ground . I think it suggests a little more about what we are trying to do and creates a visual. This also kills two birds with one stone by combining the top two favorite titles.
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