Problem Recycling is a popcorn ritual, inspired by the remarkable ability of popcorn to transform in an instant from a small, hard, inedible kernel into something soft and light, fluffy and delicious.
The ritual has been developed by artists Anne Marte Overaa and Sara Granér, and as it is now tested for the first time, their intention is to engage participants in a place where many people move about – a place with a shared platform, yet where many may also feel isolated from one another.
The ritual will take place at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, on Friday, October 3, from 11 a.m. until either the problems and/or the popcorn run out. The event is open to students, teachers, and staff, who are all invited to anonymously submit their problems in a voting booth. In return, we will serve them popcorn from our cart. Participants will also be given a simple task to bring home; a task that constitutes the ritual’s second and equally important part.
One purpose of the popcorn ritual is to foster a sense of belonging with others. It can also be seen as a kind of message in a bottle – or as a modern, secular version of a prayer on behalf of another human being.
Problem Recycling continuously accepts problems digitally, please use this form >
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A big thank you to all participants!
