Kiosque

An interactive exploration of Moroccan sayings.

2009

Kiosque originated as an exercise to apprehend the oral culture of Morocco, a country I was not familiar with prior to my visit to exhibit this work. During research, I stumbled upon a few compelling local proverbs which resonated with me. Proverbs have the ability to carry in a few words significant popular wisdom accumulated over multiple generations. I wanted to explore how interaction could help convey their meaning through a series of physical experiences.

The 6 proverbs included:
"Happiness doesn't last, nor does sadness"
"A mountain can't be weaken by wind"
"Travel, and you will know people"
"A rest’s sweetness depends on the effort's bitterness"
"A broad bean doesn't make a dish ; neither a horseman does the fantasia" (fantasia is a moroccan celebration)
"The one looking for a perfect friend stays alone"

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Made with: openFrameworks, Flash