Call Collecting is an interactive video art piece created by Rick Gonzalez. It is a collection of voicemails from strangers set to video footage collected. Using a 12 x 12 wooden panel, custom frame, 3D-printed phone hook, and vintage landline phone receiver connected to an iPad, Collect Calls is played on loop, allowing the viewer to listen in on voicemails left by strangers–ranging from silly jokes, compelling stories, to private confessions

Rick Gonzalez (b. 1988, San Jose, CA) is a video artist and mixed media artist who lives and works in Washington, D.C. With a minor in cinema from McDaniel College, Rick has always been drawn to artistic expression that tells a story. Through collaging and, most recently, an interactive video project, he has continued to experiment with different ways to create connections between unexpected images and visuals