A While(2023)
Time perception is the subjective experience of the duration and sequence of events. It can be influenced by various factors, such as the characteristics of the stimuli, the context of the situation, and the individual differences of the observers. In this project, it is aimed to create an experimental animation that explores how visual factors such as movement, speed, size, pattern, color and so on could interfere with human’s time perception. I draw inspiration from the work Unidisplay by Carsten Nicolai, a German artist who uses abstract geometric forms and sounds to create immersive environments that challenge the viewers’ perception of space and time. Some scientific literatures are also reviewed on time perception, which help me design a series of abstract animations that test and show how human’s time perception can be altered in different situations. Several elements such as distortion, repetition, synchronization, contrast, and illusion are mainly applied to manipulate the visual stimuli and create different effects on the viewers’ sense of time. For further possibility I try to implement these animations in a VR format, to enhance the immersion and interactivity of the experience. The main goal of this project is to explore the artistic and scientific aspects of time perception, and to create a novel and engaging animation that can stimulate the viewers’ curiosity and imagination.
