scene transitions; entrance threshold

First creating the base section for this week. I found that by creating this elevation of Imperial Lane Entrance leading from the Fort Lane view was really helpful in considering the relationship the two lanes have with one another and how this might work in terms of flow from one lane to the next.

Considering this theme of surveillance taken from the site sequence, I had this concept of wanting to creating figures that felt subtle, yet intrusive. Ones that kind of poked at the feeling of being watched. If we look at Michael Parekōwhai's Poorman, Beggarman, Thief, he creates a repetition of figures. When coming into path of the first one, it is an object of interest and curiosity,

however when coming across the second and third, there is almost an unease and suspicion from this repetition of the exact same figure. Parekōwhai reflects upon the racism directed at Māori and their "already decided" social perception.

Similarly, Robert Mulholland's Predator made of life sized mirrors offers the experience of being surrounded, watched and even intimidated by figures which are barley there. Blending into the environment, it almost gives the impression of being stalked - you are the prey which is never a comfortable position to be in.

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Following the theme of suspicion/surveillance, I combined these to create these ghost figures, reminding me of the hooded figures which cornered us; a haunting memory.

Focussing more on the combo of surveillance and the feeling of being watched, I drew up this facade entrance of concave and convex mirrors/lenses typically utilised in parking lots to see around corners or at front doors to see who is on the porch before letting anyone in. I wanted to try using mirrors drawing inspiration from Mulholland's work, seeing how the effect of using mirrors might have a more subtle approach to surveillance.

Following on from this concave and convex form, I wanted to further explore the direction when it comes to Mulholland's aspect of blending into the environment. The drawing depicts a curved canvas in which light projections showcase the state of the sky. Studies show that humans are inherently afraid of the dark as through evolution, we have been able to survive in part thanks to our visual senses, enabling us to navigate our surrounding environments. Stars have been a source of light in the dark, as well as a navigation tool. The light projections of our sky act as a source of light to help with this navigation in such a dark space.

https://edition.cnn.com/2017/09/01/health/colorscope-black-fear-of-darkness/index.html