Nomadic Architecture Art Installation: Shadows of Reflections

      These are photographs from my "just add water" outdoor art installation which was installed next to Lake Tahoe as a project for my Nomadic Architecture class. It was created on the basis of fitting the supplies inside of a suitcase and then installing them in a site specific location. The project is meant to be nomadic, allowing the piece to easily travel and be created amongst numerous landscapes. This project became a sort of reflection of a nomadic lifestyle, having to be built and then taken down and then rebuilt, much like shelters for nomads. Although the aesthetics of the installation are in no way based on the concept of this lifestyle, the process is directly related.
        Living a nomadic lifestyle is heavily dependent on the ability to problem solve and be prepared for adversity and uncertainty by being able to change the way one sleeps, eats, and interacts  in different spaces based factors such as topography and weather patterns. When developing a nomadic art installation, one must acknowledge that the art must also function in preparation for adversity. In this way, my installation mirrors a reflection of humanity as an art form, able to stay consistent within change. The title, Shadows of Reflections, suggests the necessity for people to reflect on darker experiences which often arise from adversity. This reflection can reveal methods of problem solving in order to consistently arrive in a state of contentment, even when faced with change. Nomadic experiences can propagate a sense of acceptance for adversity and uncertainty by providing a basis of direct interaction with change. I plan on installing Shadows of Reflections in numerous locations and can only hope that this experience will provide the piece with the same interaction with change, thus allowing it to reflect on and develop from possible adversity.