Midwest Stand-off

Name/Title

Midwest Stand-off

Description

This video work-in-progress explores the phenomenon of the “Midwest Stand-off”, showing a group of four drivers approaching a 4-way stop sign, who become stuck in limbo, politely but perpetually waving each other to “go through”. The video loops on a 1-hour cycle, presenting the viewer with no resolution to the drivers’ deadlock.

Artwork Details

Medium

Video

Made/Created

Artist

Brad Olson

Date made

2025

Created By

galvarez4@eiu.edu

Create Date

August 5, 2025