19:04:26 From M to Everyone:
I think my computer is alive
19:04:36 From M to Everyone:
You probably think that’s nuts, ha!
19:04:58 From M to Everyone:
But I really believe it. Let me tell you: I have been dwelling here for a very long time
19:05:14 From M to Everyone:
I love meeting people from around the world. I have hard drives and wires everywhere
19:05:26 From M to Everyone:
I surround myself with new machines People online give me tips on what to buy
19:05:39 From M to Everyone:
I do my own coding. It takes practice, doing it again and again, over and over, repeatedly
19:05:47 From M to Everyone:
I’ve been mostly alone… It’s been like this for a very long time
19:05:59 From M to Everyone:
but Now I’m convinced my machine is trying to speak to me
19:06:10 From M to Everyone:
A short time ago I woke up in the middle of the night…
19:06:16 From M to Everyone:
A blueish glow from the computer screen filled my room
19:06:23 From M to Everyone:
I swore I had put it to sleep!
19:06:32 From M to Everyone:
And a faint churning sound it’s hard to describe
19:06:48 From M to Everyone:
I sat a while I was so for a while I stayed there a while
19:06:53 From M to Everyone:
The noise grew persistent and steady
19:07:05 From M to Everyone:
I pushed away my blankets and stared out into the dark room
19:07:17 From M to Everyone:
After some time the sound grew louder. I saw a message box pop up on screen
19:07:26 From M to Everyone:
Some app ? I’ve never seen before in a weird font
19:07:46 From M to Everyone:
Text ran across screen: “When did you come?” … “When are you going?”
19:07:58 From M to Everyone:
I was shocked! I ran for the keyboard just as the box disappeared :/
19:08:11 From M to Everyone:
Weird right?? What does that even mean// ?
19:08:24 From M to Everyone:
At the time I thought nothing of it but in daylight.. I am convinced it wasn’t a dream
19:08:41 From M to Everyone:
so I’m working as usual…waiting with anticipation for the next question.. I wonder when it will come
Again, Over and Over, Repeatedly, 2025
Performative Installation by Mekko Harjo
Resounding Sovereign Expressions:
Resurgent Indigenuity in Ozark Arts Practice & Scholarship
Mount Sequoyah, Fayetteville, AR
1st photo: credit to Miles Red Corn