Ruins- A Writing Workshop
On October 20th, students were invited to “ruin” pieces of text in their own creative way with Dr. Hall and Dr. Markoski. The workshop was reinforced by Nara Park’s installation, “I Was Here,” which was on exhibit at the Kohl Gallery. Students were recommended to bring works that didn’t sit well with them, like a Victorian conduct book for women, a piece of visual rhetoric, or anything that begged for urgent, creative responses.
11/08/2016
Nara Park's installation, "I Was Here," consisted of a series of brick walls, made to give the impression that they were ruins of a former structure.
Dr. Hall also ruined a piece of writing.
Students begin "ruining" their pieces.
Dr. Markoski presents Nara Park's installation, "I Was Here."
A table with the various provided writing pieces to ruin, as well as some snacks. Students were also invited to bring their own texts to ruin.
Casey Williams "ruins" an anti-women's suffrage pamphlet.
Dr. Hall presents possible texts to "ruin."