Bloc Blanc

Bloc Blonc was an interactive video installation cum virtual protest rally at the Soap Factory Multiplex series on Independance Day weekend, July 2005. Participants created protest signs and were recorded holding them up as they walked through the space. Video was then composited with other videos of previous protesters to create a continuously changing group of individuals protesting together. When a protester was done walking through the space, they hung their sign on a wall in the gallery, creating an ever-changing wallpaper of protest signs.

Find videos and more details at the RP web site.
http://www.therevolutionaryparty.org/blocblonc/

Gorgeous mural painted by Beth Van Dam:

The Soap Factory, where this installation was hosted:

One of many protest signs, made by a gallery visitor:

Two protesters walk through the space with signs:

A small mob of virtual protesters carry their signs, rendered by Quartz Composer.

Me, setting up some video gear before the show:

Justin, looking smarmy after solving some technical issue:

Signs created by gallery visitors were collected on several walls throughout the space:

Beth hangs an instructional sign:

Informational Flyers:

… and buttons to take home:

More signage:

A pro-action slogan, mural close-up: