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1. Radical Inclusion:  This bench will expand beyond it's conformed size to accomodate more sitters.

 

2. Gifting:  A gift to you. Gifting will have hidden flaps, drawers, and various curiousities, revealing gifts to the           curious sitter

 

3. Decommodification:  Using only reclaimed materials, Decommodification is the Iron Throne of dumpster diving.

 

4. Radical Self-Reliance: Lead:  Trash fence. Lincoln log style, assemble your own darn bench.

 

5. Radical Self-Expression:  Two benches will face each other with rotating speaking/listening horns mounted on       sticks                       between them. One bench will be painted by the Regional UnSCruz citizens.

 

6. Communal Effort:  An ethereal carrying litter will require the efforts of several to carry the few.       We           will be using a GPS         tracker to see the journey of this comunal vessel. A guest book will also be on board to record your tales of             the journey.

 

7. Civic Responsibility:  A small, domed shelter holds a safe space for weary traveler.  3 low benches and a table       provide ample           room for restful meetings.

 

8. Leave No Trace:  A clear plexiglass bench sits inside the center of a light up 
    zen garden. Rakes will be provided so that sitters can LNT.

 

9. Participation:  What is a teeter-totter if not a more lively and participatory bench?

 

10. Immediacy:  This mobile bench will seek out weary travelers and bring them rest.

THE 10 BENCHES OF SITTING MAN 

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