oak tree project (social practice, 2023)

Inspired to create a temporary structures in underused outdoor spaces, I started with leaning sticks against an oak tree, adding elements over time—a tree swing, chalkboard, cowbell, an old exercise bike, colorful lights, and more—to spark curiosity and creativity. I distributed flyers to invite others to engage, adding a playful twist: if they found a mysterious blue coin, they should toss it into the empty fish tank under the tree. A trail cam nearby captured these interactions, with some footage later incorporated into an indoor installation.