Recall Circuit: I Sat and Thought of You
Single Channel Video
Color, Sound
4 min 17 sec.
“Recall Circuit: I Sat and Thought of You” is an introspective journey into the subconscious connections between nature and memory. This short film is a visual and auditory representation of the elusive moments when the external world triggers an intimate recollection. As I sat at the pier’s edge, the sun’s dance upon the water’s surface became a catalyst for a cascade of thoughts about a cherished individual. It led me to ponder the intricate workings of the mind—how sensory experiences can unexpectedly evoke personal memories.
In this piece, I’ve captured the hypnotic shimmer of light on the undulating waves, transforming it into a metaphor for the neural pathways that light up within us. The stylization of the imagery to resemble electrical impulses serves as a bridge between the tangible and the cerebral, while the accompanying electrical buzzing soundtrack intensifies the experience, resonating with the frequency of recollection.
This film is an attempt to encapsulate that fleeting instance where the external and internal converge—a visual poem dedicated to the moments when our surroundings unexpectedly become a mirror to our thoughts and emotions. It is a reflection on the beauty of the mind’s power to connect us with our memories and the people who inhabit them, simply through the act of observation.
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