YOUR DREAMS (?)
Audio-visual installation,
that brings together contemporary art, psychology, and documentary sound.
It represents a new form of artistic psychology an archive of the inner worlds of remarkable individuals and a rare opportunity for the viewer to hear themselves through the stories of others.
The project creates a unique environment in which the audience listens not to music or text, but to human dreams, memories, and internal states recorded through
the artist’s own psychological method.
At the core of the project are the voices of outstanding, unconventionally thinking individuals.
Their responses are sincere, vulnerable, and unexpected
a psychological cross-section of some of the finest minds of our time.
that brings together contemporary art, psychology, and documentary sound.
It represents a new form of artistic psychology an archive of the inner worlds of remarkable individuals and a rare opportunity for the viewer to hear themselves through the stories of others.
The project creates a unique environment in which the audience listens not to music or text, but to human dreams, memories, and internal states recorded through
the artist’s own psychological method.
At the core of the project are the voices of outstanding, unconventionally thinking individuals.
Their responses are sincere, vulnerable, and unexpected
a psychological cross-section of some of the finest minds of our time.
The project already includes a scientific study on the effects of audio on emotional states. Its results confirmed by a psychotherapist and a clinical psychologist indicate that the installation may be applied therapeutically in the treatment of affective personality disorders.
The project constitutes the basis of Master’s research thesis.
The installation was presented at Museum Radishchev, Saratov, Russia
2021
2021
The basis of the project was an installation that continues to transform and scale to this day...
- INSTALLATION -
It consists of two parts::
First Part
The visual aspect, where on the branches of a white tree, instead of leaves, there are shotgun shell casings smeared with paint. The tree branches symbolize the path of life, and the shell casings represent the opinions of others that shoot at our dreams, causing us to feel ashamed and give up our own. These opinions can be beautiful, but they are not our own. Afterward, we start to aspire to the imposed ideals, following alternative branches, but, having achieved success in them, we don't understand why we are not happy. The same happened to me. One day I felt the opinions of others like gum stuck to a shoe, which can be scraped off at any moment to walk your own path. This is precisely why the shell casings have the color and scent of gum - "bubble gum".
First Part
The visual aspect, where on the branches of a white tree, instead of leaves, there are shotgun shell casings smeared with paint. The tree branches symbolize the path of life, and the shell casings represent the opinions of others that shoot at our dreams, causing us to feel ashamed and give up our own. These opinions can be beautiful, but they are not our own. Afterward, we start to aspire to the imposed ideals, following alternative branches, but, having achieved success in them, we don't understand why we are not happy. The same happened to me. One day I felt the opinions of others like gum stuck to a shoe, which can be scraped off at any moment to walk your own path. This is precisely why the shell casings have the color and scent of gum - "bubble gum".
Second Part
An audio component recorded with binaural microphones in the ASMR format, creating an immersive experience when listened to with headphones. The audio consists of answers to questions I pose to interesting individuals I encounter in my life. These questions are about love, life's journey, the meaning of life, our perception of reality, and questions that immerse us in childhood memories and help us recall our dreams. Once, upon asking these questions to myself, I began to notice changes in my life.
An audio component recorded with binaural microphones in the ASMR format, creating an immersive experience when listened to with headphones. The audio consists of answers to questions I pose to interesting individuals I encounter in my life. These questions are about love, life's journey, the meaning of life, our perception of reality, and questions that immerse us in childhood memories and help us recall our dreams. Once, upon asking these questions to myself, I began to notice changes in my life.
Philosophy and Principles of the Project
- Random Order -
Coincidences are not truly random; they may appear so, but they can lead to something greater. All we need to do is believe and let events unfold.
- Everything Can Be Meditation -
By focusing our attention on the present moment, we sense the world more broadly, life's processes accelerate, and everything becomes a playful experience.
- State of Mind -
The only thing that matters is the state of mind we're in. A minor overload can pull us out of others' games, offering a detached perspective on the situation and restoring a sense of wholeness.
- Reality is Something More -
The ASMR audio format creates an effect of personal presence and transforms certain sounds into sensations of "gentle euphoria".
- There's Nothing External -
Listening to personal stories and experiencing the emotions of others, we first immerse ourselves in their lives. Then, we begin to ask these questions to ourselves. By diving into the worlds of others, we come closer to our true selves, recalling what truly matters to us.
- Random Order -
Coincidences are not truly random; they may appear so, but they can lead to something greater. All we need to do is believe and let events unfold.
- Everything Can Be Meditation -
By focusing our attention on the present moment, we sense the world more broadly, life's processes accelerate, and everything becomes a playful experience.
- State of Mind -
The only thing that matters is the state of mind we're in. A minor overload can pull us out of others' games, offering a detached perspective on the situation and restoring a sense of wholeness.
- Reality is Something More -
The ASMR audio format creates an effect of personal presence and transforms certain sounds into sensations of "gentle euphoria".
- There's Nothing External -
Listening to personal stories and experiencing the emotions of others, we first immerse ourselves in their lives. Then, we begin to ask these questions to ourselves. By diving into the worlds of others, we come closer to our true selves, recalling what truly matters to us.
Creation Story of the Installation:
The inception of the installation was unexpected. I was working on a collaborative piece with other artists. One day, upon entering the workshop, I was greeted by a film crew. To my surprise, they were shooting a full-length documentary about our project. It was only in front of the camera, during an interview, that I learned I was to create my own installation separate from the main one. I asked the curator about the tree branches lying in a corner, then remembered years ago when I had tested shotguns and collected many shells with the thought that someday they might be used in an installation. Thus, the visual component emerged.
The collaborative project's stipulation was that each member had to contribute to an individual installation. While the theme was set by the visual component, I desired a deeper engagement for the audience. The solution was the audio aspect, incorporating the voices of every project participant as well as some of my friends.
I compiled questions designed to evoke pleasant memories and help individuals reconnect with themselves. I had been unable to answer the final question myself for many years.
The concept was that the answers to the questions would be edited and played back to the listener in a random sequence. The aim was that, for instance, three different individuals experiencing the installation would hear different segments and, upon leaving the museum, share what they'd heard. Anticipating that visitors would listen for 3-5 minutes, I created 25 minutes of content. During the first showcase, many individuals listened until the very end, and a queue formed around the installation.
That's when I realized that much more audio content was necessary.
Before long, the process itself became engrossing and an integral part of my life.
The collaborative project's stipulation was that each member had to contribute to an individual installation. While the theme was set by the visual component, I desired a deeper engagement for the audience. The solution was the audio aspect, incorporating the voices of every project participant as well as some of my friends.
I compiled questions designed to evoke pleasant memories and help individuals reconnect with themselves. I had been unable to answer the final question myself for many years.
The concept was that the answers to the questions would be edited and played back to the listener in a random sequence. The aim was that, for instance, three different individuals experiencing the installation would hear different segments and, upon leaving the museum, share what they'd heard. Anticipating that visitors would listen for 3-5 minutes, I created 25 minutes of content. During the first showcase, many individuals listened until the very end, and a queue formed around the installation.
That's when I realized that much more audio content was necessary.
Before long, the process itself became engrossing and an integral part of my life.
- DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM -
ASMR
The short documentary film is based on my installation.
It consists of the visual aspect, where on the branches of a white tree, instead of leaves, there are shotgun shell casings smeared with paint. The tree branches symbolize the path of life, and the shell casings represent the opinions of others that shoot at our dreams, causing us to feel ashamed and give up our own. These opinions can be beautiful, but they are not our own. Afterward, we start to aspire to the imposed ideals, following alternative branches, but, having achieved success in them, we don't understand why we are not happy. The same happened to me. One day I felt the opinions of others like gum stuck to a shoe, which can be scraped off at any moment to walk your own path. This is precisely why the shell casings have the color and scent of gum - "bubble gum".
Second Part – an audio component recorded with binaural microphones in the ASMR format, creating an immersive experience when listened to with headphones. The audio consists of answers to questions I pose to interesting individuals I encounter in my life. These questions are about love, life's journey, the meaning of life, our perception of reality, and questions that immerse us in childhood memories and help us recall our dreams. Once, upon asking these questions to myself, I began to notice changes in my life.
It consists of the visual aspect, where on the branches of a white tree, instead of leaves, there are shotgun shell casings smeared with paint. The tree branches symbolize the path of life, and the shell casings represent the opinions of others that shoot at our dreams, causing us to feel ashamed and give up our own. These opinions can be beautiful, but they are not our own. Afterward, we start to aspire to the imposed ideals, following alternative branches, but, having achieved success in them, we don't understand why we are not happy. The same happened to me. One day I felt the opinions of others like gum stuck to a shoe, which can be scraped off at any moment to walk your own path. This is precisely why the shell casings have the color and scent of gum - "bubble gum".
Second Part – an audio component recorded with binaural microphones in the ASMR format, creating an immersive experience when listened to with headphones. The audio consists of answers to questions I pose to interesting individuals I encounter in my life. These questions are about love, life's journey, the meaning of life, our perception of reality, and questions that immerse us in childhood memories and help us recall our dreams. Once, upon asking these questions to myself, I began to notice changes in my life.
Documentary
AMSR format,
It is recommended to view with headphones
It is recommended to view with headphones
Scientific experiment
Art house
The "YOUR DREAMS (?)" project has become a part of my life. Meeting fascinating people, I pose these questions to them, constantly adding to my collection.
Thanks to the mobile app, I can share this with the world.
Thanks to the mobile app, I can share this with the world.
Thank you to everyone who has been
and will be involved in the project,
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