Inspired by recent research, I created a series of geometric patterns to explore moiré effects – the mesmerising interference patterns that emerge when repetitive designs overlap.
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Proposed system for first experiments
Enough research, here are the steps I’ll take to run my first experiments. Soto’s trajectory has inspired me—starting at pattern creation with the potential to scale up to immersive installations.
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Kinetic artists that engineer perception: Jesus Rafael Soto
According to Jesus Rafael Soto, “The immaterial is the sensory reality of the universe. Art is the sensory knowledge of the immaterial.” His mechanism: superimposed hatched surfaces producing perceptual dissolution where solid elements appear to dematerialise.
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Immersive yantra installation: Investigating sacred geometry as perceptual technology
An installation idea examining how yantras encode specific mechanisms for altering visual perception — using controlled light environments to test in three-dimensional space.
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Research notes: Yantras as spiritual technology & neo-tantra artists
Exploring how contemporary artists transformed yantras from ritual diagrams into modern visual languages while retaining their perceptual power.
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Op-art as modern yantra: Toward a ceremonial viewing experience
While reviewing my highlights from Frieze, I noticed there were some clear themes that connected to the perceptual alteration research I’ve been doing.
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Six ways perception can be altered: Initial research
This post explores six perceptual phenomena that illuminate how we see, perceive time, and experience awareness — both in daily life and in meditation.
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The self as a construct: Common themes between neuroscience and yogic philosophy
Neuroscientist Anil Seth presents how the self is not what it seems — it’s a controlled hallucination created by the brain, just like our perception of the external world.
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His video reminded me of some illustrations I’d previously seen on Swami J’s yoga & meditation website, and there are some striking parallels. -
8-week game plan: Deep dive into perceptual alteration
Inspired by a slide Jonathan (course leader) shared in a recent lecture, I wanted to put my own plan together for the next few weeks practise.
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MA vision & goals
In our second session we presented a 5 minute introduction to the group. We were asked to select a few key pictures that represented our work with a short statement about ourself and our work.
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