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| Sleepwalking Puppet |
"Sleepwalking" suggests someone moving through life in a daze, detached from reality. With this concept, I would explore with my sleepwalking journey and challenge the viewers with what I'm dreaming about. One of Abramovic's large projects that inspired me to do this is "Dream Bed," a dream house built in Japan where people can sleep and record their dreams the next morning. With her words she said, “I think the dream is like a small art piece. In the dream, everything is possible. You can in one second be in Hong Kong and another second on the moon.” She beautifully describes dreams as tiny artworks, showing their endless potential. Comparing dreams to art emphasizes their creative and transformative qualities, allowing people to travel between different worlds in an instant. With that said, she encourages us to delve into our subconscious and marvel at the beauty and magic of our dreams.
"Do people’s dreams become more vivid and memorable after they’ve left the dream bed (or house) and returned to their own bunks? “Definitely, definitely!” says Abramovic. The fact that she confirmed people's dreams become more vivid and memorable after leaving the dream bed or house highlights the powerful impact of the experience. This shows how her project transforms the dream environment. By acknowledging that dreams become more intense and stay with people, she emphasizes the importance of the project in connecting with one's subconscious. Her recognition validates the project's effectiveness and its potential to enrich lives by deepening awareness of dream experiences. It's safe to say her grasp of the project's lasting effects demonstrates her understanding of the human mind and her talent for creating meaningful and creative experiences.
Abramovic's quote, “I think we’re getting tired of so much. But the thing is, how do we go back to simplicity? The Earth is dying! We fucked it up. And the human brain hasn’t changed in 3,000 years! But we have all this new technology and there’s so much of life that we can’t follow. So if we don’t go back to simplicity, we’re actually lost. We become godless. It’s very easy to complain about the world, but I’m not interested in complaining, I’m interested in finding solutions, and this is my own personal solution. My contribution.” From my perspective, I can see she's calling to simplify life in the face of modern complexities by showing her concern for the environment and people's well-being. She acknowledges the harm caused by excessive consumption and technology, offering a fresh perspective on tackling these issues. Recognizing the difference between human evolution and technological progress, she remains optimistic, advocating for simplicity to reconnect with our humanity. In my performance video, you would see a connection based on her concerns of advanced technology. Enjoy the video!
Citations:
Marina Abramovic's "Dream Bed"/ June 25, 2015
https://www.wnyc.org/story/marina-abramovics-dream-bed/
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