Intervals

Pelham Bay Park, The Bronx, New York, US, 2016

Intervals was a series of augmented reality works developed with support from NYC Parks exploring queer heritage in Pelham Bay Park. In 1971, the park was described as a cruising spot in an issue of Gay Scene magazine, especially around Rodman’s Creek. This is where the work began with an augmentation of a newly created map of the park area. In 1994, the park was a sports venue for the Gay Games IV. Pelham Bay and Split Rock Golf Courses were the sites selected for golf events, there was an off-road race (cycling) in the park, and Orchard Beach was the site for the triathlon. The park also hosted the first Stonewall Regatta (rowing). These activities and moments in time were captured with the remaining work in Intervals through augmented reality, work that built on visual language used in paraphernalia from the Gay Games IV.