Blog # 11

Be Your Own Souvenir was an installation in Barcelona for two weekends in January of this year.  Located near a museum and washrooms, the machine allows tourists to take away from their trip to the beautiful city, a souvenir that is of their own likeness.  All one has to do is insert a dollar and the machine comes to life.  One would have to stand where the sensors are located and the machine will film the person using three kinetic sensors for a full 360-degree scan.  Afterwards, the machine spits out a miniature figure of yourself to take home.

I think something like this quite neat.  It's amazing that this sort of technology is so accessible to people that all they would have to do is forfeit a dollar to enjoy this experience and that, I think, it's a whole lot cooler than just having your portrait painted or your photograph taken.  I also like how interactive it is.  I believe that art is something that everyone should be able to particpate in.  If I saw this on a trip, or even here where I live, I'd definitely want to try it out.