Good Find Part 1 - The Furniture - Good find is a study of boundaries and isolation in and around the city of Detroit. Through the collection of items like milk crates and broken chairs from the streets of Detroit, a set of furniture was created. Each item was repaired, painted, and stenciled upon. The furniture was then displayed on the front lawn of the Henry Ford Model T Plant in Highland Park where people were invited to snag a seat, relax, enjoy some coffee, and meet new people.
Collaboration with Julia Jeanguenat
Good Find Part 1 - Stenciled Locations - Good find is a study of boundaries and isolation in and around the city of Detroit. Through the collection of items like milk crates and broken chairs from the streets of Detroit, a set of furniture was created. Each item was repaired, painted, and stenciled upon. The furniture was then displayed on the front lawn of the Henry Ford Model T Plant in Highland Park. Following the installation, the collection moved to the 555 Gallery where it was an interactive part of the gallery.
Good Find Part 1 - Highland Park - Good find is a study of boundaries and isolation in and around the city of Detroit. Through the collection of items like milk crates and broken chairs from the streets of Detroit, a set of furniture was created. Each item was repaired, painted, and stenciled upon. The furniture was then displayed on the front lawn of the Henry Ford Model T Plant in Highland Park. Following the installation, the collection moved to the 555 Gallery where it was an interactive part of the gallery.
Good Find Part 1 - New Friends - Good find is a study of boundaries and isolation in and around the city of Detroit. Through the collection of items like milk crates and broken chairs from the streets of Detroit, a set of furniture was created. Each item was repaired, painted, and stenciled upon. The furniture was then displayed on the front lawn of the Henry Ford Model T Plant in Highland Park. Following the installation, the collection moved to the 555 Gallery where it was an interactive part of the gallery.
Good Find Part 1 - 555 Gallery - Good find is a study of boundaries and isolation in and around the city of Detroit. Through the collection of items like milk crates and broken chairs from the streets of Detroit, a set of furniture was created. Each item was repaired, painted, and stenciled upon. The furniture was then displayed on the front lawn of the Henry Ford Model T Plant in Highland Park. Following the installation, the collection moved to the 555 Gallery where it was an interactive part of the gallery.
Good Find Part 1 - More New Friends - Good find is a study of boundaries and isolation in and around the city of Detroit. Through the collection of items like milk crates and broken chairs from the streets of Detroit, a set of furniture was created. Each item was repaired, painted, and stenciled upon. The furniture was then displayed on the front lawn of the Henry Ford Model T Plant in Highland Park. Following the installation, the collection moved to the 555 Gallery where it was an interactive part of the gallery.
Good Find Part 1 - Returning A Chair - After our furniture made some new acquaintances at the Highland Park event and the 555 Gallery, we returned everything to their original location in order to bring the experience full circle.
- Last time we checked, most of the furniture seems to have disappeared.
Good Find Part 1 - Returning a Bench - After our furniture made some new acquaintances at the Highland Park event and the 555 Gallery, we returned everything to their original location in order to bring the experience full circle.
- Last time we checked, most of the furniture seems to have disappeared.
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Student Project: Good Find Part 1
Through the documentation of isolation and boundaries within our four chosen locations in Detroit, it became evident that there is a need for the creation of positive spaces within these environments. The installation consists of an outdoor space made entirely of objects found in Detroit, providing seating and a social atmosphere.
Our goal is to challenge established boundaries and confront isolation by creating a positive environment where people can gather.
We developed a language system to stencil on the pieces of furniture, making them more than just a place to sit, but also a form of signage. With so much negative signage in and around the areas we visited, we chose affirmative words to invite people into the environment and serve as conversational pieces.
