Title: September 15th - 13:00
Medium: Super-8 film
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Resolution: 2880 x 2160
File Type: H.264 Codec / MP4.
Comments: The biggest regret before going to Japan was not knowing about needing international driver license to be able to drive a car in the country. We were left stranded on Ishigaki island as they would not let us rent a car. So, while in Anchorage, Alaska I was thinking ahead for the next few continents and decided to plan to be able to drive in all those countries. It was easy. We drove in to town and found a triple A service that enabled me to get an international driver license! We met a wonderful woman working at the counter named, Jenn. She was so kind and helpful and was able to provide me a license pretty quickly. It was good for a year. We got to know one another while being helped and told her all about the project. I thought to myself. You know, why not have Jenn be in the project?! She was very shy and mentioned that her co-worker who was on break would do it as she loves taking pictures. Well, it turned out Michel didn’t and it got real awkward real quick. But! Jenn felt bad and suggested they both be in the video together and unite them in the frame. Jenn thought that was a good idea even though she was nervous about her picture and Michell agreed reluctantly with a quiet smile. Once we wrapped up the driver business we all went outside and overseen the mountains behind them. Jenn stood out front and Michell walked over from her pillar to meet her in the middle. Which was kinda what this whole interaction was about. Instead of taking sides or putting the load on others, let’s all work together and meet in the middle! I believe this video brought them even closer together as co-workers by relieving some tension and creating a deeper connection. The power of art is a funny thing and creating from a perspective of closing the gap can make the experience better for everyone involved. Not only did we receive our license, but we made art too. Now that is quality customer service! It just shows that you can make art anywhere, with anyone, at any time, and it can create a powerful connection if it seems very silly while doing it. It’s what comes after is the gift. Teamwork, sisterhood, friendship! It changed my point of view of what’s possible in commercial spaces meant for work. Which is, there is always time to have fun and get the work done.
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