3.3 Spectulations – Alex Rosales + Daniel Lau (Team 13)

Arc: Grow

In 2029, San Franciscans are still tackling the homeless issue, but many people have taken to the skies in floating cities. Still street art is trying to build empathy amongst San Francisco residents in Hayes Valley, as this city was once in a worse state. The holographic art installation features imagery from the past shake people out of their own apathy towards homelessness.

Terrain: Memory

The art form will engrain itself in people’s memories, while also allowing viewers to select memories of what the old San Francisco was like. The homeless just want to be treated like human beings, and the powerful images are memories from the past showing what people actually think about homeless people. People viewing these memories will internalize these images in their own memories until they’re driven to do something about it.

Object: Event

The event is that now every time someone goes to eat at a high-end restaurant in Hayes Valley, they encounter these powerful images. It causes a stir. There are crowds gathered in front of it. People can’t help but look at what’s going on. Patricia’s Green in 2019 was underutilized as an open space. In 2029, Patricia’s Green has become a park with beautiful views of the cities in the sky that have changed the housing crisis. It is also center of social activism, especially for the homeless epidemic that’s affecting thousands in the city.

Mood: Serenity

In 2029, San Franciscans experience a serene moment. There’s hope that San Francisco will be the first city to eliminate homelessness.