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Altered State of Consciousness
Lydia Bell is a final year BA (Hons) Art and Design student and Birmingham-based artist.
Art and Design - BA (Hons)
GIVE US A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF YOUR PROJECT
I am inviting viewers to embark on a journey of perception and witness the vibrant, otherworldly realms, inspired by the profound experiences induced by psychedelics and their altered states of consciousness. I work mainly with oils and acrylics, as this allows for more movement and texture to be captured in the brushstrokes. I also experiments in print, projections, and graphic design for an immersive experience to transcend your mind.
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THIS CONCEPT?
I started to explore the ideas of Near-Death Experiences and the similarities to drug trips for my dissertation. I drew ideas from exploring how fluidity comes across during these experiences. I explored artists using drugs compared to art based on drugs, and the distinction between the two.
WHAT PROCESSES HAVE YOU BEEN USING?
I worked large scale, overlapping a projected animation, allowing for more detail to be seen and to have a greater effect on the viewer’s consciousness. I created the acrylic printed zine using a gel press, which showed detailed brushstrokes, allowing me to add layers of colours and texture to the art on a smaller scale.
WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACHIEVE WITH YOUR PROJECT?
My exploration of psychedelics and near-death experiences has resulted in an accumulation of work that both challenges and inspires to venture to another realm. By embracing a multi-sensory approach, experimenting with different mediums, and drawing from a wide range of influences, I created a narrative that resonates with the mystery and wonder of these profound encounters.
HOW HAS YOUR COURSE HELPED YOU TO PREPARE FOR WORKING ON YOUR PROJECT?
I have loved being able to showcase my work at the monthly School of Art Night School, and it's allowed me to experiment with curating my pieces.
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