What we worked on

Valery Lyman, DocShop principal, photographer and documentary filmmaker, showed her recent work on Williston, North Dakota published in the Guardian and the LA Times. She also shared some audio (perhaps in the form of a radio documentary?) that was in process and ideas on how to build the photos and audio into an installation in a gallery or alternative gallery space.

The group listened to audio and viewed the images of Williston ND, as well as boomtowns in American West, then provided Valery with creative feedback, praise/critique, and structural feedback on how these ideas could be developed for a physical space.

Audio:

What went well

We gave Valery a number of ideas for how to proceed with the build out of her installation of her project. It was incredibly productive, and we wondered how to capture this process.

What was challenging

We did not get to look at proposals because a number of folks were unable to make it. Perhaps this was a time management issue on my part. We should share ideas virtually this week in addition to presenting them at the next meeting.

What’s up next

Each group member will bring present his or her proposal for our project this semester (and beyond) for DPSI.  We will also look at Dan’s site-specific documentary if time allots. Our project proposal will be included in next week’s blog post. Stay tuned!