The image depicts From Home to Home: Take 2 art installation featuring suspended knitted tubes of various colours hanging from the ceiling, with the projection of peregrination scene displayed on the wall.
Here I am interacting with the space, casting a shadow on the projection, which adds a dynamic element to the installation. The setting emphasises the interplay of movement, memory, and storytelling, creating an immersive and reflective environment.
In this, Neil and Toby join the space, further enriching the dynamic interaction within the installation. Their presence, combined with the shadows cast onto the projection, creates a sense of shared experience and dialogue, highlighting the collective and relational aspects of the journey.
This layering of individual and shared interactions deepens the installation’s exploration of memory, connection, and the transformative nature of peregrination.
In here, I am seen engaging further with the installation, actively trying to mimic the movements of my own projection as I walk through the space. This act of mirroring creates a profound connection between my physical presence and the virtual representation, blurring the boundaries between my lived experience of peregrination and the present moment in the gallery.
The interplay between my gestures and the projected journey underscores the installation’s exploration of memory as a performative act, where past and present converge through movement and interaction.
In the image above, I am exploring the idea of shadows and their scale, creating a visual barrier that interacts dynamically with the projected peregrination. My shadow, distorted in size and form, partially obscures the journey, emphasising how the physical presence of the viewer can disrupt and transform the narrative. This interaction highlights the tension between the physical and the virtual, inviting reflection on how personal presence influences the perception of memory and space.
In the image below, the shadow of a dog takes centre stage, dramatically interrupting the projection of the peregrination scene. This unexpected presence reshapes the experience of the space, evoking themes of companionship, protection, and the non-human elements that accompany journeys. The interplay between the dog’s shadow and the projection emphasises how different positions and interactions within the installation can alter its spatial and emotional dynamics, reinforcing the connection between movement, memory, and presence.
The sensor and speaker hidden in the knitting.
In the following image, I am standing still, immersed in the soundscape of the installation as I listen to the whispering voice of one of the people I met along my journey—a “Trail Angel.” These voices, hidden within the knitted tubes suspended from the ceiling, are activated only when the sensor detects movement within the space. This interaction transforms the act of walking or shifting within the installation into a means of uncovering stories, memories, and moments of connection. The delicacy of the whispering voice contrasts with the visual presence of the projection, creating an intimate, multi-sensory dialogue that echoes the support and encounters that shaped my peregrination.
In these two photos, my projection becomes an active participant in shaping the experience of those entering the space.
In the image above, the projected peregrination overlays the figure of a visitor, merging the narrative of my journey with their physical form. This layering of my projection onto the person’s body blurs the lines between observer and participant, transforming them into part of the artwork itself.
In the image below, my projection interacts similarly, casting scenes of landscapes and movement from my journey onto another visitor. The projected imagery moulds their presence within the installation, creating a dynamic interplay between the physical and the virtual.
Both images highlight how my projection alters the spatial and emotional dynamics of the room, enabling a sense of immersion and personal connection to the themes of memory, journey, and presence.
