Final Video

Artist Statement:

I am intrigued and confused by the concept of memory. Often this occurs when I randomly remember, with great detail, obscure events from my life. I begin to wonder if the events actually occurred the way that my mind tells me, or perhaps I am creating memories based on what I think happened.

This work investigates how the brain processes and combines received information. It also explores synthetic or false memories, which occur when there is a failure with the memory recall system of the brain. When failure occurs, memories are formed by reconstructing fragments of information that actually happened and then filling in the missing pieces with estimates. This creates an illusion of time continuity to form a complete memory.

Video tends to suggest a more accurate and detailed record of events. Therefore the combination of photographic and video elements creates a tension between actual memories and synthetic memories. Through the use of many photographs and the appearance of video, the imagery combines the process of encoding and storing visual information of an experience with the process of retrieving that information.