The participatory art installation "Aging Out of Place," featured at the Data Through Design exhibit in Brooklyn, uses mahjong to address issues of aging and isolation in gentrifying neighborhoods. By engaging with storytelling and interactive gameplay using culturally relevant tiles, participants reflect on the significance of community spaces under threat from development. The artist aims to raise awareness among policymakers about the importance of cultural institutions and the challenges faced by aging residents, encouraging a vision for a more inclusive and supportive community environment.
The title is a play on the research field of aging in place, or the ability to stay in one's community and live independently with dignity, rather than being moved to a care facility or a senior home.
Players are encouraged to add or take away pieces - benches, libraries, elderly homes, soup kitchens and more - to envision a neighborhood where residents can age in place.
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