Small Scale Fabricated Photography, Toy Photography History, Art Creation Musings
After weeks of exploring dreams, Surrealist techniques, and altered states of consciousness, I've decided to start documenting the fleeting images, strange associations, and occasional misperceptions that usually disappear from memory. With a stack of index cards, I'm building a personal Dream Repository to preserve these experiences and see what might eventually emerge from them.
In 1981, the Monroe Institute released The Gateway Experience, leveraging Hemi-Sync audio technology to synchronize brain hemispheres and enhance consciousness. Tourmaline .'s experimentation faced modern challenges in accessing original recordings and maintaining focus amidst technological distractions. Balancing artistic intuition with scientific rigor, they pursued genuine exploration of these psychic methodologies.
Remedios Varo utilized whimsical recipes and psychological rituals to prime her imagination for active creativity. Inspired by philosopher George Gurdjieff, she engaged in structured activities to access her subconscious. Tourmaline . experimented with Varo's methods but found mixed results, contemplating their effectiveness and potential for future exploration.
Persephone, the Greek goddess of spring and Queen of the Underworld, embodies duality through her abduction by Hades, leading to seasonal cycles. A custom doll inspired an evocative visual series, "Persephone’s Plot," merging themes of agency and subconscious exploration. The artwork captures her depths through unique materials and photography techniques.
In 1977, the reader becomes engrossed in Robert Monroe’s "Journeys Out of the Body," exploring its complex concepts of existence and dreams. Despite initial confusion, they experiment with Monroe's techniques to achieve out-of-body experiences. After several attempts, they discover methods to provoke vivid dreams and heightened awareness, navigating the nuances of consciousness.
Our conscious mind is a strict editor. From the moment we wake up, it categorizes, rationalizes, and cleans up our thoughts, ensuring everything fits neatly into the boundaries of daily logic. But for creators, that logical filter can sometimes feel like a cage. It edits out the weird, blocks the magical, and stalls our momentum... Continue Reading →
October 1 marks the start of #TsDailyOctShare, a month of creativity anad community engagement. Tourmaline . plans to explore themes like retro self-help, Surrealism, and personal experiments in dream interpretation. Upcoming activities include a climbing trip in the Ozarks and local fall festivals, promising a visually rich and inspiring month ahead.
There is something sacred about working in inches when miles feel impossible. Following a nomination for the Wynn Newhouse Awards, I considered what it means to build small worlds with multiple sclerosis, and to be seen within them.