#FeliCity

#FeliCity is an artwork that challenges the impact of social media on human interactions. The shape of #FeliCity resembles a hashtag – constructed in three dimensions by means of a tensegrity with floating members!

The hashtag has become the attribute of social interaction in digital media. #FeliCity brings the hashtag back to the here and now – placemaking with digital means, and a counterbalance to social media that created distance instead of improving relations. The monumental quality, the element of surprise by the spectacular structure and the various texts and conversations on #FeliCity encourages local social interaction.

#FeliCity goal is to positively influence the spectators sentiment and locality awareness. Words and sentences on display are by default a mix of curated contextual hashtags and texts with a connection the location of the artwork. Reflections on the scope or theme of the (light)festival are also fitting, as well as useful information of local activities. An automated social media input and response system is also possible.

Price is depending on multiple factors. The total increases a Duration longer than 2 weeks, but not by much. A larger impact is the Location of the artwork, and the Engineering involved to make the placements safe and secure. The tensegrity structure itself is freestanding and stable, and can be adapted to a variety of locations with a relative flat surface. Transport starts at tabled price within 500 km distance from Rotterdam. Buildup & Breakdown typically takes 1 day each, but may vary on the complexity of the placement and the equipment involved.