Pavig Lok's "Intellectual Property Garden"
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The "Intellectual Property Garden," is an original 3D art installation created by Pavig Lok on the occasion of the opening of the International Justice Center in Second Life, and the "Visions of Global Justice" art show.
Pavig describes this piece as follows:
"A child is seen in a field blowing a dandelion. The flower and seeds are composed of copyright symbols, which can also be seen growing wild in the field. To the child the dandelion represents making a wish. To the adult it is a garden pest which stifles the growth of preferred plants. Every adult knows this when they teach a child to blow dandelion seeds, yet they encourage the child to spread the pest throughout their garden. Is this responsible stewardship?"
I hope you will take a moment to learn more regarding Pavig's rationale here: npirl.blogspot.com/2008/03/pavig-loks-intellectual-proper...
Many thanks to the MacArthur Foundation, Global Kids and the Justice Commons for hosting this event, together with the USC Network Culture project.
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.:.roxy.:. (51 months ago | reply)
I love how you use your photos to make statements. powerful...well done!
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LiSa DruM (51 months ago | reply)
fantastic !!
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Bettina Tizzy (51 months ago | reply)
Roxy, I so appreciate your comment! Thanks, too, Lisa and those who faved.
Therese Carfagno (51 months ago | reply)
I love silhouettes – this is so lovely :-)
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