At This Very Moment | Antiwar Freeze Flash Mob
Dundas Square, Toronto July 26, 2014
"At this very moment," a flash mob performance unfolded in Dundas Square, Toronto, on Saturday, July 26, 2014, at 3:00 p.m. What made this flash mob distinct from others worldwide was each participant's unique role as a narrator of a story. Donning labels on their shirts, they symbolized the tragic toll of war, with each label representing the death of a beloved individual in the past, present, or future. With ten different narratives, participants froze in everyday life poses. One hundred performers remained motionless for 4 minutes in a profound display of solidarity. This collective stillness served as a stark reminder of the shared human experience amidst the chaos of war, contrasting with the bustling city crowd. The primary objective of this piece was to vehemently oppose war, particularly in response to the recent tragedies in Gaza. It was a solemn plea for peace, amplified through the universal language of art. The decision to utilize art as a medium of protest was a natural choice, recognizing its inherent ability to engage and provoke introspection. "At this very moment" endeavours to shed light on the vast scale of worldwide catastrophes, urging society to confront these pressing issues with the urgency they deserve.
