Our video is inspired by George Trakas’ Bay View Station. Trakas intended for the art piece to be a neutral place for the viewers to escape. Much of his intent was to also bring the community together in ways that they might not expect. For instance, the walkways’ shape funnels the observers so that they essentially run into each other. There are no guard rails and some parts require slight athleticism which was a purposeful inclusion because he wanted people of all ages to enjoy it and to use their own judgement when traversing the piece. He really meant for it to be a community oriented piece of architecture.The proximity to the Performing Arts Center also had an impact on the design of the deck. The design resembles a keyboard that has a treble clef and a bass clef.

The time lapse presented in the video represents the passing of time and the deck’s purpose of observing outside as seasons go by. There are shots of the environment that you would be looking at too, such as the cars driving by and the lamps that surround Western. This part also highlights the sense of community and interconnectivity that this piece can inspire. Many people come to this sculpture to sit and relax, walk around, and overall spend time reflecting. Later in the video, we get the sense of adventure that this piece can inspire as well. Our camera-man becomes friends with a stranger, and loses the SD card that held the footage we needed. Together, they go off on a quest to retrieve the lost footage. Through the last shot with the drone, you can see people near Viking Union walking around in contrast to the one person sitting on Bay View Station, showcasing the isolation from the world that this piece can also bring. Our video is meant to show you the different aspects of this piece, from community and adventure to isolation.

 

Created by Hannah Kunst, Thea Mroz, and Makani Moses