Ox and O's box with multiple choice grids _ evertson©09
_I spent more time this week exploring the Ox and O's box work in progress. I started thinking about how to expand my thinking from a simple object - the box, to how it could function in a setting where people were actually encouraged to use the stamps. My first thought was how chance occurrences would lead a group to begin using combinations of symbols that would go beyond my personal free associations that create the carvings. The grids of the tic tac toe pattern are beginning to function as decision fields where all sorts of possibilities exist.
The grids as fields also act as personal fields of decision making. As children we learn game play with simple combination games. When our moves are blocked we learn strategies for overcoming obstacles. Of course as adults our decisions are complex and multi-layered.
6 comments:
You video is excellent, a work of art in itself. naughts and crosses lol! I grew up saying it that way. I like the meaning being this work.
Why does one only win if a straight line can be drawn . I choose boundaries. If my ox is within the boundaries.....then...my day will begin with unbridled energy:
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| |OX It will be a good day
Thanks Corrine.
Welcome Anon. - Exactly :)
Really interesting way to look at the concept of the grid. And the video is fascinating!
when I was much younger and much stricter, it appears, I thought everything was Black and White... then I grew up...
another winner!!!
I love the way you explore every facet of your subject. The video is fantastic. Anon and Gwen's comments are very interesting too.
AND hey Bill, thanks also for popping on by and leaving a comment!
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