Hotspot Constellation

How big is a hotspot? This participatory performance makes a hotspot (wifi provided through a smartphone) tangible. While unraveling a ball of yarn, participants move away from the hotspot until they cannot receive its signal anymore. This way, the presence and the size of the hotspot are mapped into public space. What other non-human networks are nearby?

A group of people gathered on a lush green lawn in a park, surrounded by tall trees, are using strings to measure the dimensions of a hotspot. Some are standing while others sit. Papers are scattered on the grass. The setting is relaxed, with individuals engaging in conversation and the workshop activities.

A group of people at Cubbon Park participate in a workshop activity in which they measure the dimensions of a hotspot. They are holding ropes stretched between trees. The park features tall trees, dense foliage, and a carpet of grass.

Blue and yellow strings are tied around the rough bark of a tree. The strings extend outwards. The tree bark is textured with deep grooves. In the background, there is a patch of green grass and brown soil.