The idea of this project is to leave illegible writing on the blackboards of local colleges. The object is to give the impression of actual words (I do not write them with any words in mind), so that those who see it engage in their own creative speculation about what it might say. Legible punctuation gives the text structure and suggests particular semantic content. Flashes of legibility in the words themselves, properly executed, may increase the intrigue. This one, written on a board in the Mount Holyoke library, is a question followed by a single word in parentheses. Is the word the name of the person who said the quote (in parentheses to remind the reader that she probably should have already known)? Is it an answer to the question, proposed in parentheses for the sake of gentleness?
A possible reading of the last line: "In short—Autumn?" (not intended).
Enjoyed looking at your blog and the concept behind the "to be founds". Very interesting :)
Posted by: jafabrit | December 10, 2007 at 08:15 AM