Proposal

We want to focus on creating an installation that creates a calming atmosphere, in stark contrast to the generally stressfully environment of CMU. However, we want to accomplish this while still having some interesting components that would actually hold the attention of the audience. Since our material is fabric, we decided the best way to use it in an interesting media based installation is to use it in a way that the audience would not only be able to view it, but also to interact and walk through it. 

We want to hang up some light fabric that runs ceiling to floor and is easily movable (only attached to ceiling). This way it would not be an obstruction but still an interesting components. This fabric would be arranged in some sort of matrix which would create interesting patterns with our digital component: a projection of soft light patterns directed at the fabric. These patterns would be slow moving in order to remain calm, but would also cause interesting interactions with the fabric which would attract the attention of the viewers. For this, we would need some projector and power source. We also have possibly considered using small fans to make the fabric billow. 

For our locations, we highly prefer the fourth floor area (right when you enter from the staircase) because that area is fairly open and would allow enough room for our installation. This area is also very quiet which is why it would be ideal for the direction we want to move in. If we cannot do this location, we would use the first floor area right outside the seating in the back as a backup.