I came across Sottsass’s Yantra series from the late 1960s. I’m inspired by his simple geometric forms which were functional (to some degree) but primarily spiritual objects. He described the design process itself as meditation.
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Visualising ThoughtCounter
I’m going to visualise each element of ThoughtCounter – the space, the display, and the product itself. What’s interesting is that sketches and work from earlier in the course are suddenly relevant again. There’s a body of work that can tie in.
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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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