17 Oct ’19

In this project, I would like to also explore about the theme of ‘contemplation’ which is an experience I encounters a lot when visiting galleries or museums and be in front of any artworks or designs in order to explore the meaning behind.

It was from contemplating into the Netsuke from the V&A that revealed ideas that I used for my current film such as about its hidden details from its small scale. It seems as if the process of contemplating itself also became a message in my film which then inviting the audience to experience the same experience I had.

I read an article from the website below about the relationship in art and contemplation and realised about the benefit of an abstract art in making an audience analyse and figure out their own interpretation of art.

http://beautyharmonylife.com/art-contemplation-artists-mindful-spaces/

It also talks about the curious nature of art that encourage the audience to think more about the meaning and delve into how it makes them feel in the present moment. It made me realise that my current project is possibly also be talking about how we experience our thoughts and feelings at each present moment when facing with an artwork which is similar to my previous project that talked about how we experience our mental image and sound when facing with nature.

The article also talked about how we are required to be still in order to take in obvious details, such as colour and lines, as well as the subtle undertones. I could make use of this findings for my film by creating subtle movement and change in my animation to slow down the audience.

The article also pointed out about a 30-minute mindfulness session offered at the Portland Museum that led to more colourful and meaningful art experience to the participants after attending the session. This implied a virtuous cycle of art appreciation and mindfulness that could enrich each other.