still from the film Observer

with PS1 Gallery Team member Ally Swim
Wednesday, May 14th, 2025, 5-7 pm
meet at PS1 Close House
free for PS1 members, suggested donation for others

Walk near Ralston Creek, observe interaction between litter & nature, and create a catalog/field guide inspired scrapbook!

Join PS1 Gallery Team member Ally Swim on a walk near Ralston Creek, a thread of water linking PS1 Close House to FilmScene and beyond. We will practice the art of observing by: meandering about, looking at the ground, & creating a messy catalog of things we notice. 

Presented as an engaged prompt ahead of the film Observer coming to FilmScene May 31st, 4pm. 

Please bring:

• Your own journal/notebook

• Glue stick or Tape

• Boots/walking shoes

• A bag (for collecting)

• Writing utensils (Highly recommend a 6B pencil or softer)

Please RSVP before midnight, May 12th here: 

JOIN US FOR MORE!
OBSERVER (a series of engaged prompts and skill-shares) 

#1: A Composition Walk: the world on four sides — Sunday, April 27th, 4-5p with PS1 Director John E

#2: Junk Journaling; DIY Scrapbook Exploration — Wednesday, May 14th, 5-7pm with PS1 Gallery Team member Ally Swim

#3: A Ground Exploration: Unearthing in a Frame — Sunday, May 18th, 2-4p with PS1 Art Gardener Kymbyr

#4: Post-screening workshop — Saturday, 5/31, 4pm with Sound Artist // Acoustic Ecologist Alex Braidwood

OBSERVER is part of the ongoing series of Community Collaborations offered by FilmScene in partnership with local nonprofits, advocacy groups, passionate individuals, and community organizations, to generate conversation and action inspired by film. Public Space One is pleased to offer a series of engaged prompts and skill-shares connected to and resonant with this cinematic event. Reserve your tickets today! https://icfilmscene.org/film/observer/