Small Scale Fabricated Photography, Toy Photography History, Art Creation Musings
A tiny glass mouse and a book of Frank Lloyd Wright paper architectural models, both discovered during a visit to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, inspired a new photographic adventure. His first stop is the Freeman House, where imperfect paper construction becomes an unfamiliar world to explore. Perhaps one day he'll find a house to call home.
A trip to Publix resulted in an enormous pumpkin, an afternoon of carving with family, and a delicious batch of freshly roasted pumpkin seeds. I had plans for some Halloween toy photography, too, but unfortunately forgot my action figures, camera, and nearly the pumpkin itself!
Happy Day 20! Raise your hand—or, well, leave a comment—if you've managed to post every day this month so far! And leave a comment if you've joined in on #TsDailyOctShare even once. You're still welcome in this creative space, whether you've posted twenty times or only one. This is my second late-in-the-day post this month,... Continue Reading →
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.