Care/Don’t Care by Jamie Pawlus
Jamie Pawlus (b. 1973, American)
Care/Don't Care, 2010
Pedestrian signal, custom lenses, and LED lights
12 feet tall
The “Care/Don’t Care” project resembles a pedestrian signal and functions like the typical “Walk/Don’t Walk” signals. In an increasingly fast-paced world, this project quietly invites users to pause and find joy in a moment of comic relief. The message “Don’t Care” is programmed to change to “Care” automatically and at random intervals; it can also be changed manually if trail users push the button. The “Care/Don’t Care” signal is placed for use by those continuing along the trail, as opposed to a tradition pedestrian crossing sign that is located near intersections. It is located on the east end of Massachusetts Avenue, just north of the intersection of St. Clair Street and College Avenue.
About Jamie Pawlus
Jamie Pawlus' work involves the creation of conceptually based site-specific installations. Much of her work repurposes materials commonly found in the public realm, including her frequent use of commercial or transportation signage. The messages found in her art are usually based on anecdotal expressions of personal experiences. Pawlus is a graduate of the Herron School of Art and Design and received her Master’s of Fine Art from the University of Kansas.
Artist's rendering
