Project 1: Memory

Brain Files (2023)

Brain Files (2023) depicts memory as a storage system, holding onto events from the past and logging in new ones. A precursor to this idea was from the talk we had with the guest speaker Dr. Richmond. Memory can be divided into two main categories: short-term and long-term. Long-term memory can be segmented into declarative memory — a memory that acknowledges life events and overall knowledge of how the world works — and nondeclarative — a memory that can be recited by showing a certain procedure rather than telling. So, this digitally painted piece represents the ways of long-term memory through a visual representation of what it means. Very closely, you can be little men maneuvering through it to sort out memories and are the ones that are “responsible” for memory organization.

 

References/Inspiration

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-long-term-memory-2795347

https://www.technologyreview.com/2021/08/25/1030861/is-human-brain-computer/
https://www.positivelysorted.com.au/blog/your-mental-filing-cabinet-its-straining-your-brain#:~:text=Just%20like%20we%20store%20our,ever%20overstuffed%20your%20filing%20cabinet%3F