Video: 010oa
Audio: Pan Daijing
(Practice Of Hygiene)
Living a life may be only a single instant that I interpret falsely as time, my constant negation of being awake makes me look at dreams like it offer a glimpse into the infinite nature of living, it seems rather passive that I can be freed from the illusion called life as it does not leave me in one particular scene only, it traps me in an endless sessions of struggle.
Why are dreams somehow described as deceptive as hallucinations? All those suppressed urges and feelings that we believed to have, deep in our minds have once existed, but for how long? For as long as I am thinking. For it could be that were I totally to cease from thinking, Or should I totally cease to exist by entering a dreamless sleep.
If one day I ever find myself asking :' Am I dreaming? '
Where would I be?
VR Documentation
In the compelling project "The Butterfly Dream," artist 010oa delves into the mythological significance of the dream-reality dichotomy, a theme deeply entrenched in human mythology and philosophy. This work serves as an exploration of the structural framework that underlies this binary opposition, revealing its enduring impact on collective human thought and culture.
Central to 010oa's exploration is the portrayal of dreams as realms of abstract subjectivity, spaces where mythological narratives and personal subconscious intertwine. In contrast, reality is depicted as the objective realm, grounded in the empirical and the tangible. "The Butterfly Dream" artfully navigates these contrasting domains, inviting viewers to traverse the nuanced boundary where mythological symbolism and everyday reality intersect.
Through this project, 010oa aims to uncover the underlying thought processes that have historically shaped human perceptions of dreams and reality. The work reflects on the interconnectedness of these states in human mythology, highlighting how they have been perceived and interpreted across different cultures and epochs.
Employing technological mediums, 010oa brings a modern perspective to this ancient theme, bridging the ethereal nature of mythological dreams with the concrete reality of human existence. "The Butterfly Dream" is not merely an artistic endeavour; it is a scholarly exploration that encourages viewers to engage with and reconsider the mythological foundations of their understanding of the world.
In this space, 010oa posits that the interplay of dream and reality is a fertile ground for uncovering deeper truths about the human condition, as seen through the lens of mythology. The project invites a contemplative engagement, offering new insights into the timeless human quest to decipher the enigmatic relationship between our imagined worlds and our lived experiences.