HIPSTER RUNOFF

I think one concept that sets me apart from entry levels+ mainstreamers is my ability to value 'space.' Most mainstreamers don't even know what 'space' really means. They think it's what exists outside of the Earth's atmosphere. SPACE is everything.

You are in a space right now. Are you in an authentic space? More than likely not. Unless you live in an authentic apartment, are utilizing wifi at an authentic coffee house, or are in a public space in a major metropolitan area utilizing free city-wide wifi. SPACE means thinking about every compartment of Earth like it is an art gallery. Within this white walled art gallery, you are supposed to produce a meaningful experience by either creating a product or service, or interacting with people. Your meaningful experience will some how relate to humanity on a global scale.

SPACE is intended to bring us together.
SPACE is intended to unite communities.
SPACE is intended to bring the poors, coloureds, whites, and rich whites together.
SPACE is intended to make you more productive.
SPACE is intended to make your community look more 'real.'
SPACE makes you feel like your life is more meaningful.
SPACE makes small things like 'taking a poop' more meaningful if your experience is enhanced by your surroundings.
SPACE is everything.
SPACE may or may not be architecture.
SPACE may or may not be design.
SPACE is a concept--not a realization.
We will never find the perfect space in which to exist because there is no perfect society.
SPACE = rage against nature.
SPACE = merging our city's 'authentic vibe' with a sub-compartment's (apartment, park, coffee shop, etc.) spacial brand
SPACE = spacial branding.
SPACE has meaningful words on the walls in meaningful/authentic fonts.
SPACE is the host of 90% of the world's 'installations.'

I was watching this meaningful clip about building a community space. How many times can u count the word "SPACE" utilized?

Do you remember back before the internet existed, there was a demand for 'creating a positive space that was capable of operating community events'? In this space, any alternative event could take place. A concert, an art show, a local arts & crafts garage sale, a workshop to build u a bike from recycled parts, or even miscellaneous after-school programs to embed alternative values and goals in lil kids. This SPACE is flexible and can be called a 'multi-use space' because u can do just about n e thing in there. (This SPACE is B.Y.O.B.)

Less authentic synonyms for 'space':

• property
• room
• apartment
• place
• retail floor
• ballroom
• cheap property on the pre-gentrified part of town
• room with white walls/zany coloured walls
• four-walled area
• art gallery
• mega-churches
• aesthetic centres
• IKEA-filled compartment
• loft
• condo
• Frank Gehry/Frankie Lloyd Wright

This is a post about being worried about the future of SPACE as an alternative goal. The truth is, SPACE costs money--in order to . The tasks which you could perform inside of a meaningful space usually aren't profitable. The internet usually provides a more flexible, 24-7 forum in which goods can be created and sold, humans can interact, and meaningful relationships can be forged. Can alternative entrepreneurs and alt-non-profit organizations really pay rent for a community space?

SPACE = bar - liquor license ?

Here are quotes that are inspired by spaces which I occupy:

• "The concert was amazing. The club's acoustics really brought out the best in Ben Gibbard's voice. Even though there were a lot of people there, the space made it seem like a meaningful get-together."
• "I just want to move out of the dorms and be in my own space. I have a Container Store gift certificate."
• "We went to my friend's show at an art gallery. The people who ran the space were really uptight about under-aged drinking."
• "The space was owned by a wealthy guy who was trying to make friends within the local alternative community. He used to work for MTV News and now he is trying to start an authentic lil thing."
• "I hate work. It's just the vibe. Something about being at that desk all day makes me want to kill myself. I'd give anything to work at Google. The get to put anything they want in their offices. They get to create their own positive work space."
• "It was crowded, but it made the experience more meaningful. The speaker system failed, but we kept dancing. It was hot. We were sweaty. I'll never forget what it was like to be crammed in that space during the great Dance Revival of 2k7."
• "I want 2 create a space where I can communicate with ppl. I want all interactions 2 b authentic & meaningful. I am building a myspace profile."
• "I am thinking of throwing an event to launch my new web/print zine. Do u know who runs the local alternative community multi-use/multi-function retractable dome community space?"

What does SPACE mean 2 u?
Have u been in any positive/negative spaces lately?
When u r in a 'mainstream' space, does it make u feel less unique?
Should I use HRO ad money to 'buy a community space' where we could do arts & crafts/blog/hang out/'make' 'art'/etc.?

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I have a dream. That one day. Every parcel of land on God's green Earth. Will be positive community space. Which brings us together. Under one common goal. Of enhancing space. And doing things. Within this space. And meeting people. And returning to this space. Multiple times. To have meaningful interactions. With these people. Who I met in this space. Where we can all age together. And bring our children. To keep this space. Functional and alive for years to come.


/// SPACE: THE FINAL ALTERNATIVE FRONTIER