For my first stop, I experienced art through all of my senses, starting with smell. Given a small satchel to sniff, I immediately recognized the barbecue scent. Then the lights were raised and I saw how the the smell of barbecue had inspired the photographers.
For the next sensual stimulus, I touched the items in a tray. When the lights were raised, I saw that I’d correctly identified a fretboard and keyboard through my fingertips. Then I examined the music-inspired photos.
At the next station, I wore headphones and listened to music playing.
When the lights were raised, I viewed the music-inspired photos.
Yet my favorite station was the last one. I cradled my barbecue pork rib like receiving an early Christmas gift.
I didn’t get into it like the guy in my favorite taste photo though someone had teased me of getting sauce on my shirt.
Another favorite photo showed a guy proudly displaying his burnt hot dogs while the woman in the background put out a fire. Typical!
This interactive installation consisted of one famous photographer and two local photographers. I spoke with the local photographer who was present. Turns out, I’d selected one of her pictures as my free gift.
The second event took place several hours after the first one of the day. I thought it was supposed to be interactive, but after the fact, when I looked at the invitation again, I saw that it stated “video installation.” Amazing how my mind had added the “interactive” part. Nonetheless, I finally got my chance to try a speciality bloody mary.