Expression Station at Burning Man and various Regional events
Black Rock City Expression Station
"Radical self-expression arises from the unique gifts of the individual. No one other than the individual or a collaborating group can determine its content. It is offered as a gift to others. In this spirit, the giver should respect the rights and liberties of the recipient."
Radical Self-Expression is one of the core tenets of Burning Man, rooted in the original Ten Principles penned by Larry Harvey in 2004. These principles were intended to guide the event's organization and serve as a model for how participants engage with the world, both at Burning Man and beyond.
The Expression Station was created to embody this principle by providing a space where participants can freely express themselves in a short, slow-motion video. These recordings are projected with the intention of inspiring others to embrace their own radical self-expression.
The Expression Station is a black-and-white video booth where participants can record themselves, day or night. The videos are randomly projected throughout the night, with new recordings displayed immediately after they are made. Participants have the option to consent to include their video in this compilation or have it deleted after the event.
What fascinates me about the Expression Station is how it removes the photographer from the process, allowing participants to express themselves without the influence of an external observer. This creates an authentic, uninhibited form of self-expression that resonates deeply with the ethos of Burning Man.
This project is built on a Raspberry Pi using the Raspberry Pi camera and touch screen. All software is written in Javascript. Checkout my Repo on Github.com
The Expression Station is funded in part by the AZ Burners Art Fund and crowd-funding supporters.
