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Artwork 2 (Shu Hui)
What are...dreams? Ooi Shu Hui
Plastic strings on black paper 2010 The silver-outlined brain in the middle of the black square paper is filled with tangled-up plastic strings of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple and pink- and assortment of bright colours. Seems simple...or is it? The randomly tangled strings represent the state of mind the brain is in when a person dreams in his sleep- confusing, for no one can really understand what dreams actually are. They are colourful, as dreams are extremely varied. They seem so endless, with no limits. The black background represents the literal darkness one is in when sleeping. The eyes are closed, but yet the brain is not, Despite being "surrounded by darkness", as no images are being seen by the eyes, a person can still enter fantasy worlds and experience impossible things. Isn't that fascinating? Dreams have always remained a mystery to mankind, yet it is something that is in a way "in our bodies". It is unlike other mysteries unknowns like outer space. Why is something so seemingly uncomplicated so complex? Even though the human brain has made numerous amazing discoveries, we still cannot figure out what dreams actually are, although a few theories has been presented. Have you ever wondered what dreams are? Have you ever pondered why we have dreams? Have you ever...the list is infinite, just like dreams. As you stare into the tangled brain, try to guess what's in there. A dream about being Santa Claus or being able to fly? It's all up to you actually, the possibilities are uncountable. For that, is the colourful wonder of dreams. But perhaps, the mystery that we humans have about our dreams is the very beauty in it. Have a sweet dream tonight! |
