A simple Google search of ones’ name can bring up surprising bits of information that are publicly available. Luckily for most this information is camouflaged and hidden within similar information for the people that share a name, or someone famous with a similarly spelled name. Through searching for myself I have become increasingly aware of the other Ryan Clows that exist in the world through their online presence, social media or otherwise.
This gallery of images, all of whom are other Ryan Clows gathered from a quick google search, serves as a proof of concept for an installation project I would like to propose for the show. Ideally in a dimly lit area, such as the back right of the Collar Works space, would be a desk/office/living space with analog versions of all of the information gathered about pertaining to a 'Ryan Clow' (myself included) that are available online. The space would be activated by viewers being allowed to interact with the materials and space of a Ryan Clow trying to reclaim his name, and individuality, from the Internet.