Design for the Alien Within
Initiator(s)
Jenny Polak
Description
The project consists of a web-based interactive design tool to help people in designing spaces to hide undocumented immigrants in different locations. The initiator built a prototype of furniture with space for hiding people, which was displayed in several art galleries.
Location
Online and built installations
Goals
To raise awareness about the precarious living conditions and danger faced by people living and working without immigration papers, and promote resistance to anti-immigrant authorities.
Beneficial outcomes
By initiating ‘in-store’ gallery performances, the artist was able to bring additional awareness to the project and the issue.
Maintained by
Jenny Polak and art galleries where her work is exhibited.
Users
Anyone can visit the website, Furniture installations can be borrowed or commisioned Artist, Jenny Polak, 3D interaction designer Peter Mackey.
Links
http://www.jennypolak.com/special-projects/alien-within/Alien_Within.htm