Art Installation

dicky · Post by **dicky** » Sun Apr 10, 2005 4:13 pm

Just wanted to post a quick link to our site. this is something that will be on the playa this year...

www.thedickybox.com

thanks for checking it out.

Chai Guy · Post by **Chai Guy** » Sun Apr 10, 2005 4:39 pm

Very cool,

I had thought of doing the exact same thing for the last couple of years, but I don't think I would have had the real desire/courage to try it. I hope that Dicky documents his experience, oh heck I guess I'll just ask him myself towards the end of the week. Very Cool!

sputnik · Post by **sputnik** » Sun Apr 10, 2005 4:45 pm

I can't wait to stop by and see how Dicky's doing.

zorro sings · Post by **zorro sings** » Sun Apr 10, 2005 5:58 pm

And people ask me why I love to attend The Project.

dicky · Post by **dicky** » Sun Apr 10, 2005 6:37 pm

[quote="Chai Guy"]Very cool,

I had thought of doing the exact same thing for the last couple of years, but I don't think I would have had the real desire/courage to try it. I hope that Dicky documents his experience, oh heck I guess I'll just ask him myself towards the end of the week. Very Cool![/quote]

yea i'll be documenting and writing/filming from inside the box. should be fun, uh, i think.

D

Bob · Post by **Bob** » Sun Apr 10, 2005 6:46 pm

You say on the website "The Dicky Box" is somehow going to be documented on video.

I think Dicky should have a notepad, voice-activated recorder, camera(s), a sketchpad and a box of Prismacolors, and/or whatever Dicky normally might wish to use at Burning Man.

And I'd consider bailing on 24/7 video for a number of reasons --

A video crew, or even a stationary video setup, inserts an arguably invasive third party in between Dicky and other Burning Man participants. Many people don't like to photographed at the event, and it doesn't sound as if you're giving them an option. Do you want them to just walk by, or as a part of the project are you planning on recording the spectacle of visitors being pissed off that a camera's being shoved in their faces? If you're intent on creating something like the Survivor TV show or a Geraldo news piece, then go right ahead with the visible or hidden cameras, but AFAIK Burning Man has different conventions re: photography.

I'd assume you consider the project to be created just as much by visiting participants as by Dicky. Why not give Dicky minimal means of recording his experiences, and leave the rest to serendipity? Many people carry cameras around, and would likely be happy to forward you copies.

Dicky should be equipped similar to any other participant walking around the playa, the only difference being Dicky's physical isolation. I'd give Dicky some control over what is recorded from his experience, and not remove the direct interaction demanded of other participants to ask permission of others.

Bob · Post by **Bob** » Sun Apr 10, 2005 6:53 pm

And I can't believe no one's asked about a glory hole yet.

dicky · Post by **dicky** » Sun Apr 10, 2005 6:57 pm

[quote="Bob"]And I can't believe no one's asked about a glory hole yet.[/quote]

oh i can assure you ti's been mentioned...

spectabillis · Post by **spectabillis** » Sun Apr 10, 2005 8:15 pm

What do you do with Mr.Dicky's waste products?

dicky · Post by **dicky** » Sun Apr 10, 2005 8:19 pm

[quote="spectabillis"]What do you do with Mr.Dicky's waste products?[/quote]

a dry chemical toilet will keep them safe and odorless. and there will be a small privacy curtain, for the rest of the community as much as for dicky.

D

Chai Guy · Post by **Chai Guy** » Sun Apr 10, 2005 9:00 pm

And I can't believe no one's asked about a glory hole yet.

I have a feeling this "parcel slot" will be accomodating more than just parcels. I'm not sayin', I'm just sayin', OK?

From the website

His only interaction with the outside world will be through a standard size parcel slot

Mister Jellyfish Mister · Post by **Mister Jellyfish Mister** » Sun Apr 10, 2005 9:24 pm

Chai Guy wrote:
And I can't believe no one's asked about a glory hole yet.
I have a feeling this "parcel slot" will be accomodating more than just parcels. I'm not sayin', I'm just sayin', OK?

From the website
His only interaction with the outside world will be through a standard size parcel slot

Dicky Doodle Dandy! This will be one of my favorite installations, I'm sure. I really like the separation of individual consciousness from the collective. Anti Borg? I'm just sorry Alan Watts died before he could see this.

Janka · Post by **Janka** » Mon Apr 11, 2005 2:35 am

Very cool indeed, I'll definitely stop by. I'd have loads of questions but I think I will save them to ask in BRC. :)

dicky · Post by **dicky** » Thu Apr 14, 2005 8:31 pm

[quote="Mister Jellyfish Mister"][quote="Chai Guy"][quote]And I can't believe no one's asked about a glory hole yet.[/quote]

I have a feeling this "parcel slot" will be accomodating more than just parcels. I'm not sayin', I'm just sayin', OK?

[i]From the website[/i][quote]His only interaction with the outside world will be through a standard size parcel slot[/quote][/quote]

Dicky Doodle Dandy! This will be one of my favorite installations, I'm sure. I really like the separation of individual consciousness from the collective. Anti Borg? I'm just sorry Alan Watts died before he could see this.[/quote]

nah. we got funded by the borg and they are great. the borg 2 thing... we're all artist and we all want more art and such.. but we also should understand that new things need brought and that whiney artist are not what needs brought. soo.. why not be chill and come up with better ideas and push it to a new place because you want it htere, not cause your jaded. burning man is waiting to happen.

spectabillis · Post by **spectabillis** » Thu Apr 14, 2005 8:52 pm

Thought about shuffling Mr.Dicky around a bit?

Like a different place each day?

bullD · Post by **bullD** » Thu Apr 14, 2005 10:57 pm

did somebody here say "cool?"

Yes, at night it will be. and fukin hot in the day. prisoners, if I remember correctly, yes that's asking alot, died in 'sweat boxes' containers like this...

ok, I will now discontinue the use of logic.

Yeah, specta, moving dicky around would be cool,,, shit, there's that word again...

Post by **actiongrl** » Thu Apr 14, 2005 11:21 pm

I am so in love with this project.

I'd be curious about a psych profile of Dicky before the event and after, or if he plans to do any writing about the changes he experiences, as part of the experiment.

bullD · Post by **bullD** » Thu Apr 14, 2005 11:39 pm

psych profile? hmmmm, yes, perhaps a ride on my shrink machine before and after.

this IS a very coo, eh hem, intriguing project. I thinks that dickey might perhaps be a bit overwhelmed with the amount of interaction. shoot, dickey might get more interaction than everybody out there.

moving dickey to an undisclosed spot everyday would be fun. like an easter egg hunt, only, a dickey hunt. and, we could emulate people in Thailand bringing food to Thai monks, people probably do that elswhere as well but, we could bring an offering of food and water for dickey only we would have to find him first. <I'm dizzy now>

spectabillis · Post by **spectabillis** » Thu Apr 14, 2005 11:49 pm

bullD wrote:... bringing food to Thai monks, people probably do that elswhere as well but, we could bring an offering of food and water...

I was just thinking he might just recieve a large ammount of gifting, earlier was thinking people were going to screw with him like pouring gas and teasing him with a lighter... or was that a Vietnamese monk?

dicky · Post by **dicky** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 12:04 am

[quote="spectabillis"][quote="bullD"]... bringing food to Thai monks, people probably do that elswhere as well but, we could bring an offering of food and water... [/quote]
I was just thinking he might just recieve a large ammount of gifting, earlier was thinking people were going to screw with him like pouring gas and teasing him with a lighter... or was that a Vietnamese monk?[/quote]

there will be no fire. i repeat no fire near this project. i'm sure lots of gifting. but no fire.

robotland · Post by **robotland** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 7:09 am

Maybe BMIR can do "Where's Dicky?" updates....If Brad Templeton does his awesome panoramic photos again this year, I think we've got our "Waldo".....I'll want an "I Saw Dicky!" sticker, too. (Or perhaps change the figure in your graphic's pose to the Captain Morgan Position, with the caption, "There's a little Dicky in Me!".)

Okay, I'm done now.

Bob · Post by **Bob** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 9:57 am

I might plan to watch the burn with Dicky on "The Dicky Box -- Day VI".

Unless Dicky's a narc.

robotland · Post by **robotland** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 10:09 am

...and coming next fall- "Fishing with Dicky".

bullD · Post by **bullD** » Fri Apr 15, 2005 11:09 am

Ha!

"Tripper Fishing with Dicky"

dicky · Post by **dicky** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 2:25 pm

[quote="Bob"]I might plan to watch the burn with Dicky on "The Dicky Box -- Day VI".

Unless Dicky's a narc.[/quote]

thanks man! that'd be awesome. i'll be in there for sure come burn night.

unjonharley · Post by **unjonharley** » Sun Apr 17, 2005 10:14 am

Diggng around in my old is'ums. A psych projected profile of Dickky after the event: Crazy as a Shit House Rat. Best of luck on your project.

robotland · Post by **robotland** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 5:41 am

DO NOT allow mimes to practice in your box.

othereye · Post by **othereye** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 3:51 pm

I can't believe I'm the first to say this, but: Good God!!!!!! What an incredible idea! And what an incredible person you must be to go through with something like this.

I love the whole concept of 'tourist trap bumper stickers' like "I saw Dicky"!

And there's going to be video? I think I smell the next "Supersize Me".... Oh, wait, that's my feet. Still think it could be a huge hit though. Once it's been finalized I've got a lead on a great theater for a screening!

dicky · Post by **dicky** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 4:57 pm

[quote="othereye"]I can't believe I'm the first to say this, but: Good God!!!!!! What an incredible idea! And what an incredible person you must be to go through with something like this.

I love the whole concept of 'tourist trap bumper stickers' like "I saw Dicky"!

And there's going to be video? I think I smell the next "Supersize Me".... Oh, wait, that's my feet. Still think it could be a huge hit though. Once it's been finalized I've got a lead on a great theater for a screening![/quote]

you know it's never to late to have those stickers made up and gift them to the project...

othereye · Post by **othereye** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 9:24 pm

I handed the concept over to my husband, a graphic designer. He says he'll make the stickers, and has several other ideas for slogans. My current favorite is "I stuck it in Dicky's slot".

Any other suggestions will be highly welcomed!