Arts & Entertainment
Can You Handle The Truth? Interactive, Intl. Art Project, In Search of the Truth, Debuts at Bowman International School in Palo Alto on Sept. 20
Let Your Voice Be Heard - What Does the Truth Mean to You? Public Is Invited to Participate on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.
WHAT: Bowman International School will host the first Bay Area appearance of In Search of the Truth (www.insearchofthetruth.net), a collaborative, public art project designed to initiate cross-cultural communication through use of “The Truth Booth” - a portable, inflatable video recording studio shaped like a giant cartoon speech bubble with the word ‘TRUTH’ boldly printed on the side. The interior is designed for someone to come in, sit down and have two minutes to video record their opinions and thoughts as they finish the statement: “The truth is…” Since launching in 2011, In Search of the Truth has traveled to such diverse areas as Ireland, Afghanistan, New York, Washington D.C. and Virginia, recording responses from thousands of people.
WHO: Jim Ricks and Ryan Alexiev, two of the Cause Collective artists who created In Search of the Truth, will be on site to talk about the project and future plans.
WHEN: Saturday, September 20 from 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. – In Search of the Truth will have “The Truth Booth” on exhibit for the public.
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WHERE: Bowman International School, 4000 Terman Drive, Palo Alto, Calif.
WHY: Global issues and disagreements are well documented each day, but the commonality of all humanity is rarely mentioned. Bowman International School is based on Montessori principles that teach the importance of being global citizens and provides an internationally aware program that promotes respect, responsibility and independence where students can learn how to positively impact the world. In Search of the Truth is a unique way of incorporating art, philosophy and sociology to help students, families and the public better understand each other and the world around them, and be reminded how the truth gives everyone something in common. In Search of the Truth was originally commissioned by the Arts Council of Ireland and the SF Foundation, along with the Cause Collective trio of artists Ryan Alexiev, Jim Ricks and Hank Willis Thomas, as a way to explore and enliven public spaces by creating unique video portraits that give a voice to a diverse range of people from around the world.
