At the Pump

Joseph Insley

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2022-10-18T23:50:00Z
Exemplar figure, described by caption below
The gas station is a common shared public space that many people move in and out of, often without giving a thought to those that are there before or after them. By focusing on items left behind, we raise awareness that we are not here alone. And while we may not know or ever directly encounter these other people, our actions can leave an imprint on them, and the environment. “at the pump” is a project that takes a closer look through a series of photos, including information related to both when the photo was taken, and its content.

The live footage of the talk, including the Q&A, can be viewed on the session page, VISAP Opening Reception (6:00pm-8:00pm) | -- Art Exhibit Location: Automobile Alley.

Abstract

“at the pump” is an observation of items left behind at various gas stations. The digital print, which measures 360” x 10”, consists of 110 photos collected over the course of about three and a half years. Along with the photos themselves are plots of associated data. This includes information related to when the photo was taken, as well as data related to the content of the image. The gas station is a common shared public space that many people move in and out of, often without giving a thought to those that are there before or after them. By focusing on these items that were left behind, we raise awareness that we are not here alone. And while we may not know or ever directly encounter these other people, our actions can leave an imprint on them, and the environment. The installation will also include the results of an #atthepump Twitter campaign.