On a thursday afternoon we decided to conduct an artistic experiment. The artist Gillian Wearing was the inspiration for the project after she did the same piece. We copied her art on the streets and in the shops of Selhurst. We went out and asked people to write down what they were thinking before we approached them or a statement. It was a broad question which left some of the people wondering what they should write down. Then if they were willing we took a photo of them holding up what they had written. Most people who agreed to helping us out were willing to have their photo taken. It was only really the young girls that didn't want their face in the photo.
We found that men were the easiest to approach and most women didn't really want to participate. Middle-aged women were the least likely to say yes.
As time went on it seemed the question became more narrowed down. When we asked what people were thinking before we started talking to them people found it easier to answer as it was more specific. We even asked what people thought of before they went to bed. This seemed a bit too personal, and many could not recollect. It was easier to shake people's short-term memory. Generally people were very positive and interested by the idea.
Sophie McKay yr13 BTEC National Diploma
We found that men were the easiest to approach and most women didn't really want to participate. Middle-aged women were the least likely to say yes.
As time went on it seemed the question became more narrowed down. When we asked what people were thinking before we started talking to them people found it easier to answer as it was more specific. We even asked what people thought of before they went to bed. This seemed a bit too personal, and many could not recollect. It was easier to shake people's short-term memory. Generally people were very positive and interested by the idea.
Sophie McKay yr13 BTEC National Diploma
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