Using GPS units attached to the clothing of five subjects, Torolab documented the travel of the individuals around Tijuana, Mexico and San Diego, California over a period of five days. The GPS plots and fuel consumption data from the subjects' cars was displayed digitally on a large grid representing a topographical map of the area. All the data of the movements are displayed in an eight minute loop. This project has several interesting implications. First, one can visually see the daily movement of several average individuals. To me, it represents our "on the go" lifestyles. The area that was chosen for this project is a border crossing hot spot, representing the very politically charged issue of immigration in North America. Finally, it is also a statement of how practical technology can be used to make a stunning artistic presentation.
The presentation itself was very eye catching. The colors and intricacies grabbed my attention, and the concept behind the project reinforced my curiosity. One of my concepts of art is that it is something that conveys a message, which this clearly does. Its peculiarity, being a large square grid full of lights, colors, and movements, is also visually appealing.
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