Invisible 5
| Artist |
Amy Balkin Kim Stringfellow Tim Halbur |
|---|---|
| Year | 2006 |
| Type | Audio Art |
invisible-5 is an art project created by Amy Balkin, Kim Stringfellow and Tim Halbur[1] which uses the methods employed by a self-guided art gallery tour to provide a self-guided tour of the portion of Interstate 5 between San Francisco and Los Angeles.[2] It was initially distributed on two compact discs, but is now available for download. It has been featured in Metropolis Magazine and the Southern Exposure gallery.
History
Balkin and Stringfellow launched invisible-5 in 2006.[3] On October 13 of that year, NPR's Bay Area affiliate KQED featured invisible-5 on its show The California Report.[4]
The next year, invisible-5 was featured as part of Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions' Just Space(s).
Goal
The goal of invisible5 is make people who "create a romantic California" by "mentally blotting out" the parts which don't conform to that ideal take the time to see the places they usually ignore.[5] Specifically, it is supposed to call attention to the pollution found along the highway and tell the stories of communities along the interstate such as Kettleman City. It focuses primarily on their fight for what the artists refer to as 'environmental justice.'