Knotrush reflects the constantly changing patterns of movement and improvised actions
characteristic of urban sidewalk culture. The bench-like structure, a reconfigurable
and responsive object becomes a small-scale community space for ongoing dialogue between
people and ultimately reflects the values imbedded in daily patterns of action.
The possibility of not only using but also altering the structure invites play and
interaction with others, present or not. The interactive potential of Knotrush suggests new modes
of ownership of public places, even if temporary, and provides a catalyst for conversation,
performance, and play in urban space.
special thanks to William and Stephanie Sick,
Richard Grey Gallery,
Jaume Plensa,
John Manning, and Jan Titchy.
photos by
Yoni Goldstein
and Jan Titchy
video by
Ben Kolak
Knotrush was first exhibited in 2010 at the show Public Light & Space along with projects by
Marissa Benedict,
Mitchell Chan,
Bree Gomez,
Monica Hillermann-Nickolai,
Akemi Hong,
Su Hyun Nam,
Lisa Nonken,
Luis Palacios,
Bo Rodda,
and
Ben Stagl.
knotrush seeks to be a tool for convivilaity by producing space for rest, people watching, and conversation.
each segment is jointed like a spine to allow pedestrians to reconfigure the space to suit their needs and desires.
knotrush eases the transition from day to night in the city with light.
corian was CNC profiled and then thermoformed to create translucent, curvatious seats.
leds mounted to the bent steel frame gradually change at the pace of a converation.
public light & space show installed at richard grey gallery's 24th floor space.
now seeking opportunities to test the knotrush prototype outside of the gallery.
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