Unfortunately I do not know what I want to do for my thesis anymore. Over summer I grew bored with the idea I pitched last semester and am trying to think of something new at the moment. Here's where I am currently:
Goals for new thesis:
an immersive installation that makes people feel as though they have stepped into another dimension or time
I want people to feel a sense of magic, serenity, and wonder
Integrate different types of sensors (motion, conductivity, heat, etc.), LEDs, primitive robotics to create the illusion that the space is alive
Either have no narrative or a loose, non-linear journey-like narrative
Fit in a 20 by 20 ft. space, be tall enough so that tall people (6 foot 7???) don’t have to crouch down
Must be portable and light enough to transport (separate pieces that will be put together during installation), but durable enough not to be broken
Tactile experience where there are almost no boundaries, almost everything can be interacted with
Interactive, world must feel alive
Some element of reflection (mirror?) and transformation of the audience (projection mapping onto audience’s bodies while they look at themselves in the mirror?)
Feeling of transformation or rebirth upon exit
Projected animations
whimsical/ childlike but elevated so it doesn’t look tacky
Intricate details, the closer you look, the more there is to discover (interesting textures, tiny projected animations, etc.)
sculptural / real-world 3D element
Inspiration: