TABLE OF LABOUR
Reserach
It operates as an exploration of alternative models of organising, questioning the reign of individualism in contemporary society by emphasising the importance of collectivity. Esto Association participated in the ONX Onassis acceleration week for the development of a VR experience game under the title “Side Hustle” looking into labour practices via an absurd job interview simulation. The VR gaming experience explores labour ethics utilising technology and imagination, aiming to create an immersive game that challenges traditional labour notions and explores equal models beyond individualism.
As part of the festival “A Collective of Collectives,” visitors are invited to engage with the Table of Labour, an open research space where they can explore resources from ESTO’s “Side Hustle” project and create a fanzine reflecting their own labour experiences. The public can access books, articles, and research materials, interact with the team, and share personal work stories and concerns, turning research into a collective experience.A live projection displays workplace stories from interviews, while visitors can scan a QR code to anonymously contribute their own. These stories are printed in real-time and added to the Table of Labour, making participants’ experiences a tangible part of the event.
Team:
Markela Bgiala, Maria Paneta, Konstantinos Doumpenidis, Yiannis Mantzaris, Lydia Markaki, Niki Danai Chania