the-city-surrounds-us was a self-guided art tour of the periphery of the THIRD SHIFT 2022 festival grounds, by Queen ². The tour could be accessed virtually through the participant’s smartphone, and consists of small sketches and pieces of creative writing that are based on a journey that each of the artists has taken around the space.

Queen² is Julie Whitenect and Jericho Knopp, two artists, neighbours, and friends. The collective blends Julie’s visual art with Jericho’s prose to create interactive art experiences.