(excerpt from facebook dialogue with Craig Freeman)
(excerpt from facebook dialogue with Craig Freeman)
Nothing is free was our project for Art in Odd Places and it's sad truth is that it is a very pessimistic outlook. What is left if everything costs something and we are left to do nothing if we have nothing.
We were asked: "What will you do"? We answered: "nothing". "But really what will you do"? "Nothing, as nothing is free."
We stuck to it and did nothing for free during the festival, which in turn led us to not do anything. Instead, our son did something in a magic show today and got $5 for it. Is this it?
Luckily there were many free events during Art In Odd Places (AIOP).
John Craig Freeman Are you making the case that your project was not the result of "artistic effort?" If so, are you in violation of the Artist's Representations and Warranties clause of your agreement with AiOP? Artist's Representations and Warranties: Artist represents and warrants that: (I) the Project is solely the result of the artistic effort of the Artist
October 13, 2014 at 9:18pm · Edited · Like · 1
HaFra Eteam That raises an interesting paradox. We claim we did make an artistic effort, yet how can this be proven if we did nothing? It's not new, but in which way is Art obliged or expected to leave traces, objects, images, tangible experiences?
October 14, 2014 at 1:36am · Like · 1
John Craig Freeman This thread is a tangible trace, and so is something, and you are paying for your internet access:))
October 14, 2014 at 1:41am · Unlike · 1
HaFra Eteam You are right and that's the whole point, we did not break the contract and nothing is free wink emoticon
October 14, 2014 at 1:45am · Like · 1
John Craig Freeman lol!!
October 14, 2014 at 2:02am · Unlike · 1
Kara Schmidt Thanks for nothing : )