State of Mind
a spatial escape
Our mind is the universal basis of all experiences; happiness, suffering, life and death. It guides and shapes the things we do, as well as how we perceive the world. Deep inside lies our central core, an inner light which serves as a compass that navigates through the waves of life.
State of Mind, an immersive spatial installation that materialises the core of our mind, invites the viewer to go through a journey of seeking an anchor in a land of barrenness, and inevitably, contemplating on their inner self and the perceived reality. The work hopes that the experience becomes a form of reminder to one, that no matter what wind or storms may come, your inner light, anchor and sanctuary is always there for you to return to.
Modelled and animated in Cinema 4D, Octane
State of Mind
creative concept
The installation represents a metaphor on how our mind space is akin to a desert, silent, tempestuous, vast and endless. The desert is a barren land, a landscape filled with golden sand with the sun shining down, reminding the struggles and harshness one will face in this place. Its vastness makes one lose faith as the individual has been threading the sands aimlessly for a very long time, barrenness in sight.
Time passes and you chanced upon an oasis, a place of water and life in the midst of toil and gloom. The feeling of relief, happiness and gratitude encompasses your whole being as you walk towards the place of refuge. The oasis recharges, resets and revitalise one being, just like an elixir of life as you continue on with your journey after. The oasis serves as an anchor, a reminder of your own inner light, personal sanctuary and silver lining that you can always return to. By establishing an anchor, it is a dependable base that the power to consciously invoke a certain feeling that the individual wants to have. You will have access to the desired emotional state at anytime and anywhere, producing a specific feeling when needed. It is a way of taking charge your life, and your state of mind. Anchors are everywhere, you just have to start looking.
State of Mind, an immersive spatial installation that materialises the mind space into a physical form, highlights the mental anchor we have in us and the importance in seeking for one. Being able to see your mind space and thoughts becomes a form of catharsis as you turn into an observer of your own emotions. In return, you are able to take time to contemplate on your inner self and refocus on yourself and the priorities in life.
Original Physical Installation
The original work was supposed to be a physical installation held at Gillman Barracks, Singapore. However, due to COVID-19, it is with much regret that the show was cancelled, and the realisation of the work was unable to be fulfilled. Hence, the spatial installation was shown in virtual renderings of the space instead. All works are rendered and modelled in Cinema 4D, Octane.
