As one of my favourite artists, I wanted to cover this analysis early in my MA to act as an ambitious ‘north star’—not as something to replicate, but to inspire.
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Traditional vs modern techniques for altering perception
A summary of traditional yogic techniques for altering perception/consciousness and their modern scientific equivalents.
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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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Frieze 2025: Visual highlights
Artwork from Frieze that inspired me, grouped by recurring core themes that I was drawn to.
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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. -
Do we see reality as it is? Three perspectives on perception
I explored several TED talks by leading researchers and scholars who are challenging our most basic intuitions about perception, consciousness, and reality itself. Fascinating insights.
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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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