Idea

I was sitting with my house-mates, discussing different ideas. When one of them mentioned making a lonely hearts advert in the newspaper. Describing myself in a way that is provocative, and suggestive and film who turns up. Or just take photographs. Asking them to bring a certain object that I could recognize them by; Perhaps something ironic like a red rose, the rose that usually symbolizes romance, love, and something lasting. Documenting all the communication that I would have with said person. However I wouldn't want to exploit anyone so I will have to think of a way of doing it in a way that doesn't exploit or take advantage of someone’s loneliness or desires. I have saved a large amount of conversations that I have already received from people through a different means of contact.

Whilst reading about Laurel Nakadate I was drawn in by her trusting manner. She would meet up with men a lot older then her and ask them to take part within her art. Whether it is a staged birthday party or a brief encounter, all her work portrays the loneliness and secret desires of every person. They're all strangely beautiful, completely unsuspecting, and sometimes utterly moving. I would like to represent something like this. Its just working out how to do this.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSJsXXaklwQ

Her 'Opps' performance. (Low Quality) But still watchable.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwFhS6ZgZFg

FADER TV: Art Show With Laurel Nakadate