Network Hub, 2009
(site-specific installation and performance for InterContinental Chicago O'Hare)
As the second-busiest airport in the world by passenger traffic, O’Hare has a vast range of destinations and connections. Inspired by the varied worlds, networks, cultures, and further departure points a traveler can access from O’Hare International airport, 'Network Hub' plots a three-dimensional visualization of travel from Chicago as an intricate and potentially infinite system of relationships.
Silver string: Connects the central ring (representing Chicago) to the other 9 busiest airports in the world by their mutual travel patterns. Yellow string: Represents all departures (installed chronologically as a live performance at the opening reception) from Chicago O’Hare during the time-frame of the performance - 6:30 to 7:30 pm, Wednesday December 2nd 2009.
Film documentation of performance by Chad Cooper, One Tree Forest Films
