MIT Media Laboratory, Cambridge, MA. October 02 - 31, 2001.
The Kitchen, New York, NY. November 30, 2001 - January 15, 2002.
Alternative Autobiographies explores Richard Kostelanetz's long-time interest in describing a life—in this case, his own—in books and electronic media in ways other than chronological, continuous narrative. By bringing these elements together as never before—to be read, projected, heard, and seen—a truth and completeness is (perhaps) realized that was impossible in continuous prose.
The window is the metaphor for which the writer looks out onto the world. The writer looks out the window, only to realize that he must negotiate with the social world. His work, his thoughts are inspired by his social ties. Yet, the writer separates himself from the world to realize and believe his truths and rhythms. The visualizations are drawns from Kostelanetz's compilation of his social contacts.
Hyun-Yeul Lee MIT Media Laboratory in the Media Fabrics Group (formerly known as the Interactive Cinema Group). Glorianna Davenport, Bill Mitchell, and Gordon Bell served as my thesis committee members. My research and interests focus on how "storiedness" can shape the design of our built environment and experiences.
