7/3 Impact 25

Our Impact 25 project taught me, above all, that care needs to be taken with the installation of public art, especially that which invites participation from the viewer. The lack of control over outcomes and the actions of viewers brings up important discussions about censorship. Should artwork be censored if it is undesirable, immoral, offensive, or violent? Where is the subtle line and how do you define it in order to enact censorship effectively? Can censorship be effective? These are important questions to consider when setting out on the creation of a piece of public art. It is essential to generate potential solutions in order to address undesirable responses to a piece of public art in order to proceed and seek out positive outcomes.