Spatial Practice is an immersive installation that explores the intersection of memory, space, and cognition through the ancient mnemonic technique of Ars Memorativa. Designed as a performative environment, the installation transforms an ordinary bedroom into a dynamic site for memory storage and retrieval.
The space consists of familiar bedroom furnishings—a bed, a chest of drawers, a nightstand, a desk, and a rug—all painted stark white to neutralize their visual identities. Onto these surfaces, striking and sometimes unsettling projections are carefully mapped, aligning imagery with specific spatial locations to create a vivid and memorable mental landscape. By anchoring information to these projected visuals, the performer engages in an enhanced method of memorization, turning the room into a functional “memory palace.”
In its inaugural presentation, Spatial Practice was successfully employed as a mnemonic device to recite π to 558 digits, demonstrating the power of spatial memory in storing vast amounts of information. Through its fusion of architecture, digital projection, and cognitive experimentation, the project challenges conventional understandings of how space can be used as a tool for thought, reinforcing the deep connections between physical environments and the human mind.
24.25" x 22.25" x 11.5" IKEA RAST chest drawer, 19.4" x 25.5" x 19.4" IKEA NORESUND nightstand, IKEA LAIVA desk 27.5" x 25.25" x 19.5", 40.75" x 12.5" x 76.75" IKEA FJELLSE bed, IKEA ABORG rug 32.75" x .10" x 30.75", IKEA SUNDVIK chair 11" x 11 3/8" x 21 5/8 ", IKEA MYSA RÖNN duvet cover and pillow case, IKEA GOSA SLÅN pillow, latex paint, India inks, 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 MacBook Air, Sanyo PLC-XP55 projector.
