Mental Colours of Wellbeing Exhibition: 24 Must See Interactive Exhibits at the Singapore ArtScience Museum

Connection Between Art and Mental Health: Mental Colours of Wellbeing Exhibition (Who Knows You Best?)

 

 

As someone who has dealt with people struggling with mental health issues and is also interested in exploring the connection between art and mental health, visiting the Singapore ArtScience Museum’s Mental Colours of Wellbeing exhibition was a deeply moving and transformative experience. This exhibition is a powerful testament to the healing power of art, exploring the connection between art and mental health in a relevant and timely manner.

 

 

 

I am here to be your Mental Health Buddy! As someone who cares about your mental well-being, I can offer you my time and a listening ear to talk and provide support. Let’s work together to prioritize your mental health.

 

 

The Mental Colours of Wellbeing exhibition at the Artscience Museum is a vast and immersive experience that invites visitors to explore the connection between art and mental health. Spread across 24 different areas, the exhibition features a diverse range of art installations and exhibits that showcase the transformative power of creativity and self-expression. From immersive installations that engage all the senses to interactive exhibits that encourage visitors to reflect on their emotions and thoughts, each area of the exhibition offers a unique and powerful perspective on the role of art in fostering mental health and well-being. As visitors make their way through the various areas, they’ll encounter a rich tapestry of art and ideas that will challenge their assumptions and invite them to explore new ways of thinking about their own mental health and well-being.

 

 

Date of Exhibits: 3 September 2022- 28 February 2023

24 Must-See Interactive Exhibits from the Mental Colours of Wellbeing Exhibition at the Singapore ArtScience Museum

 

1. Model Kitchen-: Mental Colours of Wellbeing Exhibition

 

 

Have you eaten? -Divaagar

 

 

My Brohusband and I are mental health advocates, and we care about you! Let’s nourish our bodies and minds together through food and meaningful conversation in the kitchen.

 

 

“Kitchen” is an exhibition that goes beyond the typical kitchen showroom format and delves into the heart of the home. Like Filipinos, Singaporeans view food as a unifying cultural thread. The kitchen is not just a place for meal preparation, but a communal space where beautiful conversations and quality time are shared. The question “Have you eaten?” means so much to our well-being because it shows that you care.

 

 

 

Our little Chef cares about your mental health, just like we do!

 

 

Divaagar, the visual artist behind Model: Kitchen, uses digital scenes to explore the various intimacies of food preparation, familial dynamics, and care in the home. He examines narratives and proposes new models through the lenses of bodies, identities, and environments. Divaagar graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (1st Class Honours) in Fine Arts from LASALLE College of the Arts in 2018 and has exhibited both locally and internationally since 2010.

 

 

 

2. Even in Fear: How long before the balloon explodes?

– Zhou Xiaohu

 

 

Can you take the pressure?

 

 

 

Can you guess how long until the balloon pops? And if you’re watching it inflate, how does it make you feel?

 

 

 

This installation features a pink cage containing a weather balloon that slowly builds up pressure, stretching and pushing against its confines until it reaches the brink of explosion, only to then deflate slowly. The process of inflation and deflation repeats in a never-ending cycle.

 

What emotions come to mind as you contemplate the gradual inflation and eventual bursting of the weather balloon in the pink cage? Do you find this display evocative of anxiety or any other feelings?

 

 

 

The sudden burst of the balloon!

 

 

Through its repetitive process, Even in Fear aims to create a sense of uneasiness and pressure that mirrors the experience of anxiety in everyday life. Eventually, the balloon can no longer endure the constant inflation and deflation and will burst, only to be replaced by a new balloon and the cycle begins again.

 

 

 

3. Cushions: Mental Colours of Wellbeing Exhibition

 

 

What do you use to cushion your mind? – Emily Fitzsimons

 

 

 

Mommy and daughter bonding in the comfort of cushions!

 

 

The exhibit features a room filled with a variety of cushions of different shapes, sizes, and colors. Visitors are invited to pick a cushion and sit or lie down on it, allowing themselves to sink into the softness and relax.

 

The cushions are designed to provide a sensory experience that stimulates feelings of calmness and comfort. As visitors immerse themselves in the soft cushions, they can let go of their stresses and worries, allowing themselves to fully relax and unwind.

 

The exhibit aims to promote the importance of self-care and relaxation in our daily lives, highlighting the benefits of taking a break and allowing ourselves to recharge. It also emphasizes the role of sensory experiences in our emotional and mental well-being, showing how something as simple as a cushion can provide a powerful tool for relaxation and rejuvenation.

 

 

4. Anxiety Animations: Mental Colours of Wellbeing Exhibition

 

Anxiety. gif-Eyeyah!

 

 

Witty, multilayered, and colorful illustrations that represent different ways to cope with anxiety.

 

The exhibit consists of a series of short animations that portray different types of anxiety, such as social anxiety, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Visitors can choose which animation they want to watch and use a touchpad to control the speed and intensity of the animation. As the animation progresses, the sound and vibration levels increase, creating an immersive experience that mimics the physical and emotional sensations of anxiety. The exhibit aims to raise awareness and empathy for those suffering from anxiety disorders and encourage visitors to take care of their mental health.

 

Biography (From SG ArtScience Museum)

 

EYEYAH! is an educational platform that uses eye-catching artwork and illustrations to create engaging learning materials for children. Co-founded by Tanya Wilson and Steve Lawler, their mission is to nurture a generation of socially and environmentally conscious earthlings who are equipped with the creative skills to survive and thrive in modern society.

 

 

5. Echo: Mental Colours of Wellbeing Exhibition

 

Connect to someone else’s world. – Georgie Pinn

 

The Echo exhibit at the Mental Colours of Wellbeing exhibition at ArtScience Museum is an interactive experience that involves walking into a dark room with glowing, suspended orbs. As you walk through the space, your movements will trigger sounds and light patterns that bounce and reverberate off the orbs, creating an immersive and interactive experience that engages your senses and encourages exploration. The exhibit aims to provide a meditative and contemplative space for visitors to reflect on the connections between their body, mind, and the surrounding environment.

 

 

 

Hear your own echo and see yourself in the shoes of other people inside the photobooth.

 

 

 

Echo is an interactive photo booth that offers a unique experience. After having your photo taken, a selection of other people’s faces will appear. By choosing one, you’ll hear their story while their image changes and distorts to reflect their memories and viewpoints. As you listen and watch, you’ll gradually merge with them, blurring the boundaries between your identities. This immersive technology is designed to help people build empathy and reduce prejudice by exchanging identities. Through this process, Echo encourages you to discover new aspects of yourself reflected in others. The experience raises questions about what connects people and what gets lost in translation.

 

6. Mirror Ritual: Mental Colours of Wellbeing Exhibition

Mirror, mirror, what do you see? – Nina Rajcic and Sensilab

 

Mirror Ritual is an interactive exhibit in the Mental Colours of Well-being exhibition at the ArtScience Museum. Visitors to this exhibit are invited to take a moment to reflect on themselves, both physically and emotionally, by standing in front of a full-length mirror. The exhibit encourages visitors to focus on their breaths and take a few deep breaths, allowing them to become more mindful and present. As visitors continue to look into the mirror, they will see abstract projections of themselves overlaid on their reflection, creating a surreal and dreamlike experience. This exhibit is designed to promote self-reflection and mindfulness, allowing visitors to connect with themselves on a deeper level.

 

 

 

OMG! According to the Mirror, your Mental Health Buddy is ecstatic and on fire! 😃🔥.

 

 

Do you trust a machine to know you better than yourself? Mirror Ritual challenges this idea by using artificial intelligence to co-create emotional experiences with humans. As you gaze into the mirror, the technology generates a unique poem based on your emotional state. Rather than simply detecting emotions, this work allows for a collaborative process where humans and machines construct emotions together.

 

Mirror Ritual offers a new kind of relationship with technology, one that is intentional and meaningful. By engaging in this ritual, you are invited to take a break from instant gratification and instead enter into a deeper, more reflective relationship with AI. To start, all you have to do is look into the mirror and begin this collaborative experience.

 

 

7. Wheel: Move well, feel well.

– Hiromi Tango and Dr. Emma Burrows

 

 

 

The epitome of mindfulness and relaxation, enjoying her colorful wheel.

 

 

The Wheel exhibit at the Mental Colours of Well-being exhibition at ArtScience Museum is an interactive installation that aims to encourage mindfulness and relaxation. Visitors can sit on a spinning wheel and use their body weight to control the rotation of the wheel. As the wheel spins, the visitor can focus on their breath and enjoy the meditative experience. The movement of the wheel is designed to create a sense of weightlessness and encourage a feeling of letting go of stress and worries. The installation also features soothing music and a calming colour scheme to enhance the relaxation experience.

 

 

8. Remind Me Later: Keeping up with the latest technology

– Tromarama

 

 

We must be mindful of how we use technology and ensure that it enhances, rather than replaces, our social connections.

 

 

 

“Remind me later” is an interactive installation in the Mental Colours of Well-being exhibition at the ArtScience Museum. It is designed to encourage visitors to take a break and reflect on their mental well-being.

 

Upon entering the installation, visitors will see a screen displaying a prompt to take a break from their busy lives and pause for a moment of mindfulness. They will be asked to choose from a selection of guided meditations or take a moment to simply breathe and relax.

 

Once visitors select their preferred option, they will be led to a private seating area with headphones and a screen. Visitors will be able to listen to a guided meditation or relax to soothing sounds and visuals on the screen.

 

The installation aims to help visitors cultivate mindfulness and self-care practices, encouraging them to take a moment to reflect on their own mental well-being.

 

 

9. Doing Nothing with AI: What does doing nothing look like?

– Emmanuel Gollob

 

 

 

 

A moment of slowing down. Let’s take a break from our busy lives, that will be good for your well-being folks!

 

 

 

“Doing nothing with AI” is an interactive installation at the Mental Colours of Well-being exhibition at the ArtScience Museum. It invites visitors to take a moment to slow down and do nothing while observing how an AI system interprets their behavior.

 

Visitors are encouraged to sit in a comfortable chair and relax. An AI system monitors their movements and generates a visualization of their bodily data on a screen. Through this process, visitors are invited to reflect on their mental and physical state and how they interact with technology.

 

The installation aims to promote mindfulness and encourage visitors to take a break from their busy lives. By interacting with AI in a non-invasive way, visitors can contemplate the relationship between humans and technology, and how it can impact our well-being.

 

 

10. Microbial Mood: Music x Gut x Mood

– Sophia Charuhas

 

 

 

Sophia creates art using living organisms, exploring how the human microbiome affects mood and behavior, and currently researching the potential clinical applications of sound frequencies on bacterial growth.

 

 

 

According to SG ArtScience Museum, the Microbial Mood exhibit explores the connection between the microbiome – the collection of microorganisms that live inside and, on our bodies, – and our mental and emotional well-being.

 

Visitors will enter a darkened room filled with swirling colors and textures, evoking the microscopic world of microorganisms. The installation includes a collection of interactive petri dishes that invite visitors to observe and engage with the microbial world around them.

 

Through a combination of scientific research and artistic interpretation, the exhibit aims to help visitors understand the complex relationship between the microbiome and mental health and to inspire a sense of wonder and curiosity about the hidden world of microorganisms that surround us,

 

 

11. Casper’s Ex: Does your phone have feelings?

– Casper de Jong

 

 

“How are you?” is a caring question that appeals to our emotions and shows concern for someone’s well-being. It’s a great way to start a conversation and to let someone know that you care about them.

 

 

 

Casper’s Ex is an interactive installation that explores the relationship between humans and technology. The artwork uses sound, light, and other sensory experiences to prompt visitors to consider how they interact with their devices and the emotional impact this might have.

 

 

 

12. State of Mind: Can we express our thoughts without words?

– Lee Yi Chuan

 

 

 

How can we express our feelings when there are no words to describe them?  

 

 

 

Using circles as a common tool in art therapy, this installation expresses complex emotions and invites viewers to reflect on the power of art in processing and understanding our inner worlds.

 

 

State of Mind” is an interactive installation at the ArtScience Museum’s Mental Colors of Wellbeing exhibition. It features sensors in a room that detect the heart rate and brain activity of visitors, which are then translated into an audio-visual experience.

 

Visitors wear a headband that tracks their brainwaves and sit in a comfortable chair. As they relax and close their eyes, their brainwaves are projected onto a screen, creating a colorful and abstract visualization of their mental state. Soft music accompanies the visuals, creating a meditative atmosphere.

 

This installation encourages visitors to focus on their mental state, offering a unique and personal experience. By visualizing their brainwaves in real-time, visitors can gain a better understanding of their emotional state and learn to manage stress levels.

 

“State of Mind” uses circles, a common tool in art therapy, to express complex emotions. Yi Xuan’s scribbling within the circle represents her inner chaos and difficulty expressing feelings. While the artwork appears peaceful, it also reveals a violent and complex nature upon closer inspection, inviting viewers to consider their own self-expression.

 

 

 

13. Distorted Constellations: Can we trust our senses?

– Nwando Ebizie

 

 

Understanding the science of sound: From distressing noise to soothing sounds.

 

 

“Distorted Constellations” is an immersive installation that explores the relationship between mental health and the cosmos. Created by artist Nwando Ebizie, it features a series of interactive sculptures, light projections, and a soundscape to create a multi-sensory experience.

 

Upon entering the space, visitors are given a pair of headphones and invited to walk through a dark room filled with pulsating lights and sounds. The installation is designed to simulate the experience of being in a state of altered consciousness, like a hallucination or a dream.

 

As visitors move through the space, they encounter various sculptures, including a giant brain made of neon lights, a tentacled creature, and a mirrored chamber that reflects distorted images of the self. These sculptures are designed to represent different states of mind and emotions and to invite visitors to reflect on their own mental health and well-being.

 

According to SG ArtScience Museum, the soundscape, which features a blend of electronic music and spoken word, is also an integral part of the installation. It is designed to evoke a range of emotions, from anxiety and fear to joy and euphoria.

 

Overall, “Distorted Constellations” is an immersive and thought-provoking installation that invites visitors to explore the connections between mental health, the cosmos, and the self.

 

 

14. Noise, and Cloud and Us: Do you feel in colour or black and white?

– Shwe Wutt Hmom

 

 

How does it feel to see someone you care about and love deeply living with mental illness?
Noise and Cloud and Us is an exploration of trauma, empathy and kinship, emerging out of personal experience caring for a loved one living with mental illness.- Photographer and Artist

 

 

 

“Noise, and Cloud, and Us” is an immersive installation that combines art, technology, and sound. Visitors will experience a dynamic audio-visual environment that responds to their movements and presence.

 

As you enter the installation, you will be surrounded by a cloud-like structure that changes in color and texture. The space is filled with ambient sounds, including music, voices, and other noises. As you move around, the sounds will shift and change, creating a unique and personalized experience.

 

The installation uses advanced audio technology, including spatial audio and real-time processing, to create an immersive and interactive environment. The soundscape is generated by a computer algorithm that responds to the movements of visitors, creating a dynamic and evolving experience.

 

Visitors are encouraged to explore the space, move around, and interact with the environment. The installation is designed to create a sense of connection between visitors and the technology, blurring the lines between the physical and digital worlds.

 

Overall, “Noise, Cloud, and Us” offers a unique and engaging sensory experience that explores the intersection of art, technology, and sound.

 

 

15. Go Mental: What is the soundscape of your mind?

– Josh Muir

 

How do you take a ‘time out’ from your mind?

 

 

 

Meet Telly, Birdie, and Teddy – the three whimsical characters that make up an interactive sound installation at the art exhibit. Created by artist Josh, the installation lets you hear soundscapes that represent the highs and lows of his mind, allowing you to experience his emotions through sound.

 

 

 

“Go Mental” transports visitors into a surrealist dreamscape, examining Josh Muir’s personal experiences of night terrors. This is a combination of colors, sounds, and textures that will connect visitors with Josh’s experiences of psychedelic dreams, nightmares, different states of consciousness, and the complexities of inner thoughts.

 

“This work comes from a personal place but is an invitation to all to better understand the shared human experience of trauma, healing, and creativity” – SG ArtScience Museum.

 

To experience Josh Muir’s world, visitors need to put their heads inside the large inflatable characters named Telly, Birdie, and Teddy, to hear soundscapes that represent the highs and lows of Josh’s mind, created by University of Melbourne students.

 

 

16. The Aesthetics of Being Disappeared: Do you use the Internet to escape your problems? -Wednesday Kim

 

 

 

While comfortably seated, our little princess was both curious and amazed by the big screen in front of her. Let’s guide our children to use online screens responsibly and avoid addiction.

 

 

At some point in our lives, we’ve all experienced social awkwardness. This can make it difficult to connect with others and can leave us feeling insecure. For Wednesday Kim, socializing in the real world can be intimidating. Instead, she finds comfort and solace in the virtual space.

 

This installation is a representation of her introverted mind, experiences with therapy, and addiction to the Internet. It features a mix of images, text, and sound, which draw on popular culture and internet language to create a visual representation of her chaotic inner world. Her headspace can be anxious, nervous, and humorous all at once.

 

Do you relate to Wednesday’s experience of feeling more comfortable online?

 

Artist Statement:

Awkwardness in social life.
Relay online. Feels more real online.
Hey, I will rather be online
The gap between social media and real life
No internet/No love
Cc: virtual life/Bcc: real life

 

As an interdisciplinary artist and co-founder of De: Formal Online Gallery, Wednesday Kim is committed to advancing critical discourse through contemporary art. Her diverse practice encompasses a range of media, from 3D animation and video to performance, installation, print, and sculpture. Drawing on her personal experiences and an interest in human psychology, Kim creates works that explore themes of nightmares, intrusive thoughts, and childhood trauma. Her surrealist style often incorporates wordplay, Wikipedia references, voyeurism, and humor to comment on the absurdity of our information-saturated modern life.

 

17. Hello Human, Hello Machine: Hello who am I speaking to?

– Rachel Hanton

 

 

 

 

Hello, can you hear me?

 

 

 

The advancement of telecommunications has enabled us to establish deep connections with people regardless of their physical location. Nevertheless, when technology becomes obsolete, our relationship with it inevitably shifts. Today, our smartphones offer us instant access to share anything with friends. On the other hand, virtual assistants such as Siri and Alexa extend our connection beyond the human realm. However, our fundamental need to communicate and connect with others remains unchanged.

 

Located in various parts of the world and operating in different time zones, Hello Machines offer a unique opportunity to engage in spontaneous conversations with strangers. Simply pick up the phone to call another Hello Machine or answer the ringing phone to chat with whoever is on the other end. Who will you connect with through this innovative installation?

 

18. Selfcare 4eva_2001: What is your self-care routine?

– Caithleen O’ Loghlen and Mary Anglee

 

 

 

Self-care 4EVA-2001
Our reminder of self-care as husband and wife! We love this picture taken inside the ArtScience Museum, where we prioritized relaxation and quality time together. It serves as a daily reminder to prioritize self-care in our busy lives.

 

 

 

This exhibit explores the concept of self-care in the digital age through an interactive installation. Visitors can enter a room filled with screens and participate in a variety of self-care activities that are mediated by technology.

 

Caithlin O’Loghlen wanted to be a famous wellness influencer online, even though she wasn’t famous on social media for her self-care tips. So, in February 2022, she spent two weeks living in a “bedroom” in Science Gallery Melbourne, making wellness content every day for YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. People could watch her in the gallery and online through Twitch.

The video documents Caithlin’s stay, including what she ate, her skincare routine, and her conversations with self-care enthusiasts and mental health experts. Thus, she encouraged the visitors to take a mirror selfie, create their content, and share it on social media with the hashtag SELFCARE_4EVA_2001 to add their digital mark to the world of self-care.

 

 

19. Kind Words: Write a message to yourself or someone else.

– Ziba Scott

 

How do we spread kindness and positive connections over the Internet?

 

 

 

In a world full of intelligent people, choose kindness.

 

 

 

In this exhibit, visitors can send and receive anonymous messages of kindness, creating a supportive and uplifting virtual community.

 

 

 

Always practice sending kind words for yourself and others because it will be good for your well-being.

 

 


Words possess enormous power – they could either heal or hurt. Ziba Scott invites you to utilize your words in this space to uplift others, and in turn, experience upliftment yourself. Whether you choose to use the computer or any other device, you can share your thoughts anonymously, respond to messages from others with kindness, or leave a positive message on the wall for yourself and others to see. Ziba Scott believes that sometimes, all we need are a few kind words, so let us be kind to ourselves and others.

 

20. Thoughtforms: Ever wondered what your thoughts look like?

– Dr. Kellyann Geurts and Dr. Indae Hwang

 

 

 

Can you read my mind?

 

 

 

This exhibit presents a collection of artworks inspired by mental health therapy sessions. The pieces aim to communicate the intangible thoughts and emotions that people experience during therapy. Hence, it shows more of the connection between art and mental health.

 

 

 

Let’s try EEG this time!

 

 

Imagine being able to transform your thoughts into a tangible object. Thoughtforms uses technology and personal experience to create 3D representations of your thoughts in real-time. By wearing an EEG headset, your thoughts, dreams, feelings and memories are recorded and interpreted through digital imaging and 3D printing. This allows you to hold abstract forms of your “thought data” in your hand, bridging the gap between mental and physical experiences. Thoughtforms not only explores the intersection of art and technology, but also challenges our understanding of how we think and how technology can reshape this process.

 

 

 

Discover the tangible output of your thoughts with EEG technology. Experience the real-time transformation of your brain activity into 3D forms with Thoughtforms.

 

 

21. Scenes from Therapy: Therapy +Excavation of mind?

– YANGERMEISTER (Tan Yang Erl and Yumora)

 

 

 

 

Have you ever been curious about what occurs in a psychotherapy session?

 

 

 

Why is showing vulnerability such an issue?

 

 

Have you ever been curious about what occurs in a psychotherapy session? Scenes From Therapy provides a visual representation of YANGERMEISTER’s thoughts and emotions during her therapy sessions. In this installation, technology-powered creatures with colorful hairpieces surround two mirrored chairs and represent the complex emotions the artist has experienced, including Breakthrough, Confusion, Static, Clarity, and Exhaustion. By offering a glimpse into her personal space, this work allows us to see what therapy looks like from the inside.

 

 

 

In the artwork, creatures with colorful hair and technology depict the complex emotions experienced by the artist during her therapy sessions, surrounding two mirrored chairs.

 

 

At the SG ArtScience Museum exhibition, there is a series called “Receipts from Therapy” on the opposite wall. It aims to challenge the stigma around psychological counseling by superimposing new perspectives onto the receipts from each therapy session. The receipts also reveal the sobering truth about the financial cost of private psychological counseling. By writing on these receipts, YANGERMEISTER assumes the responsibility of rebuilding her own mind.

 

 

 

22. Portal: Take a break.

-Rawcus with Lead Artist Prue Stevenson

 

How do you self-regulate your emotions?

 

 

 

We found a peaceful haven in Portal. Enjoying the relaxing nook for our family!

 

 

 

A Portal is an immersive installation that uses virtual reality technology to create a meditative experience. Visitors can enter a dark, enclosed space and use VR headsets to explore a calming, abstract landscape.

 

 

 

 

Step inside Portal and discover an imaginary world of tactile play, designed to support wellbeing and combat anxiety and sensory overload.

 

 

 

Portal is a fabric tent-like sculpture that invites you to explore different soft and approachable objects through tactile play, promoting a sense of wellbeing and providing a respite space to combat anxiety and sensory overload. Inspired by the lived experiences of Rawcus’ members, it encourages you to engage in sensory play and escape into the imaginary world. Take your time and stay for as long as you need before continuing your journey.

 

 

23. Between Earth and Sky: What does the weight of caregiving look like?

-Alecia Neo

 

 

Between Earth and Sky is a sensory installation that explores the connection between humans and nature. Visitors can walk through a space filled with natural elements such as water and plants, while soundscapes and visuals create a tranquil atmosphere.

 

 

 

Kudos to Alecia for sympathizing with caregivers of individuals with mental health problems (Alecia Neo, Between Earth and Sky, video still from Frank M’s performance, 2018. Image courtesy of the artist.)

 

 

Alecia’s work, titled “Between Earth and Sky,” sheds light on the challenges that caregivers of individuals with mental illness face. These caregivers often carry the burden of emotional and financial responsibilities in caring for their loved ones.

 

To support these caregivers, Alecia collaborated with movement artists to create workshops that enabled them to process and express their experiences. These workshops culminated in self-choreographed performances that are showcased in the video.

 

Accompanying the video are kites that bear close-up photographs of clothing worn by each caregiver and their loved one. These kites symbolize both vulnerability and freedom. They represent a moment of (re)centering the attention on the caregiver who may have become accustomed to bearing weight but has forgotten how to release their own weight.

 

Overall, Alecia’s work aims to raise awareness about the challenges of caregiving for individuals with mental illness and to create a supportive community for those who bear the weight of caregiving.

 

 

24. Isolation Chamber: Watching and being watched.

– Rory Randal and Indigo Daya

 

 

What would the worst day of your life be like?

 

 

 

Isolation chamber, also known as an isolation tank, can be the greatest fear of claustrophobic people yet can be relaxing and therapeutic for some (picture-ctto).

 

 

Consider monitoring someone 24/7 while confining them in a small, isolated room on the most challenging day of their life. Unfortunately, for some individuals, this is not mere imagination.

 

In Victoria, Australia, the number of recorded involuntary detentions due to mental health issues is the highest in the country, especially among young people. This art installation aims to challenge the use of seclusion in mental health practices and urges visitors to reflect on their interactions with mental health. You can participate in the exhibit by stepping into the box without your shoes or by filling out a questionnaire and observing through the portals. What is it like to watch someone in this vulnerable state? Can you perceive their thoughts or emotions?

 

The Isolation Chamber is an immersive sensory experience designed to simulate the experience of sensory deprivation. Visitors enter a small, dark chamber and are surrounded by complete darkness and silence. Nonetheless, the aim is to provide a moment of reflection and relaxation in an otherwise overstimulating environment.

 

 

CONCLUSION: Mental Colours of Wellbeing Exhibition!

 

 

 

Mental health matters. Let’s prioritize it and make it a part of our daily routine.

 

 

The Mental Colours of Wellbeing features a collection of 24 interactive exhibits that offer visitors a unique and engaging experience. Each exhibit is designed to explore different aspects of mental health and well-being, raise awareness, foster empathy, and promote self-reflection. Visitors can experience exhibits such as the Model Kitchen, which uses food to explore the relationship between diet and mental health. The Anxiety Animations exhibit allows visitors to experience and better understand anxiety through animated visuals and sound. The Microbial Mood exhibit explores the connection between the microbiome and mental health.

 

Other exhibits like the Echo and Mirror Ritual encourage self-reflection and introspection. The Isolation Chamber provides a space for visitors to experience sensory deprivation and explore the effects of isolation on mental health.

 

Overall, the Mental Colours of Wellbeing exhibition offers a thought-provoking and immersive experience that can help visitors better understand mental health and well-being complexities.

 

 

 

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