Becoming Conscious: Beyond the Image by Fehmida Chipty
Simplicity in complexity is an inherent paradox within the human experience. Intricate systems follow orderly rules. By contrast, a simple emotion can have deep layers of memory, social and psychological influences.
Fundamentally to be conscious is to be aware or awake. To become conscious means to awaken to the depth of our experiences, to see nuances, and observe patterns. Consciousness and self-awareness are inherently intertwined and nurture each other.
As a physician, I have worked with fiberoptic cameras to follow light and shadows, to interpret three-dimensional images projected onto a flat screen. Yet, beyond the camera, I know that being still and listening intently, allows for greater awareness.
In this body of work, the interplay of light and colour, uncovers layers of consciousness. Our self-awareness and sensory experiences shape our perceptions and emotions. How do you explain how a colour makes you feel? Or how a shadow evokes intangible memories? The nuances of our personal journey are ever present.
Can we be still ... look beneath the veils of consciousness to be forever changed?