HUNTING THE NOW , CAZANDO EL MOMENTO by CNS
12.01.2007
The Counter Narrative Society (Mabel Negrete, Fiona Glass, and Chris Carlson) created a publication to serve as a site-specific treasure hunt. The game wittily introduces to lovers of the Mission District current and historical aspects featured in the streets of Mission and Valencia between the streets 14th-24th in San Francisco. This project was presented as part of GROUNDED? the 1st public art and urban interventions festival organized by Southern Exposure and Intersection for the Arts.
[1. Illustrator composite contains the guidelines printed in the treasure hunt and participants crossing Valencia Street at 14th Street holding the game. ]
[2, 3, 4 & 5. The CNS was passing out the treasure hunt at the corner of 14th and Valencia Streets: The treasure hunt open; audiences reading the game; Chris and Fiona chatting with the public; Mabel talking to local residents]
[6. Illustrator composite depicts Hunting the Now’s destination number 15. ]
[7. Illustrator composite depicting fold-up game (17” x 11’’ bilingual double-sided offset print), an overview of the game, and me passing out the game on the street. ]
Main References Used:
Thinking of You Project (from Community Scrapbooks Pages and Hunting the Now, Making the Future)
Shaping San Francisco archives, Tecolote Archives, San Francisco Public Library, Wikipedia
Production Team:
Mabel Negrete: Concept Designer and Editor
Fiona Glas: Design, Editorial, and Logistical Assistance
Chris Carlsson: Historical support through Shaping San Francisco archives and English Editor
Fernando Marti: Preproduction Designer
Miriam Alfaro: Spanish Translator and Design Assistance