I have the concept, the initial testing has validated the core idea, and I’m inspired by the visual references. Now time to making it a reality. There are four core elements to this:
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Visual references & inspiration
In ThoughtCounter, there’s a seed of an idea that feels worth developing. The execution of it will be so important and an exciting part is imaging the physical space and visualisation that will amplify the idea and bring it to life.
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Testing round 2: Noticing patterns
I ran the ThoughtCounter experiment with four more people today. Some clear patterns are emerging, along with one challenge.
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Artists who have explored similar territory
After developing the ThoughtCounter idea and running some initial tests, I’ve been looking at artists who’ve explored a similar area – using measurement, technology and direct experience to investigate consciousness. Three artists stand out as particularly relevant.
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Beyond thoughts: What else can’t be sensed?
My yoga instructor inspired me with something she said in Tuesday’s class… “notice your mind, notice your heart, notice your body”.
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ThoughtCounter: First test
I ran the first test of ThoughtCounter with my partner Katie.
The setup: I asked her first to sit for 30 seconds, focus on her breath, calm her mind. Then I gave her the simple instructions: click the pen whenever a new thought arises. That’s it.
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Counting thoughts
I have an installation idea that I’m excited about. It’s called ThoughtCounter.
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What am I actually making work about? Reviewing my interests
Watching Mark Farid and Michael Landy speak about their work, I noticed how clearly they were articulating their practice. I’m at the beginning of my MA, and my practice still feels a little vague and it’s constantly evolving.
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Quick tests: Mark-making, moiré cones, and colour
Following my catch up with Jonathan, I ran some quick experiments exploring mark-making, three-dimensional forms, and colour – to see what directions felt worth pursuing further.
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Art practice as a direct route to dismantling ego
Instead of creating work and installations to challenge perceptions and get a truer sense of Self, what if I use my MA project to systematically and directly expose and work through my own ego attachments?
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