Projecting the Mind.

Dream journals are frequently used in the investigation of dreams. These books are meant to record sensations and imagery that occurs within the dream state and allows one to observe some of the different themes within their unconscious.

My Visual Dream Journal is inspired by my written dream journal that I kept as a personal form of research to accompany my thesis. From my written journal I chose specific excerpts to artistically investigate and expand upon. Each image that I created reflects a particular image, feeling, or circumstance that I recalled from a dream.

Each of the works in this series was created using various layers and washes of acrylic on canvas. Through the use of this medium it was my hope to achieve a sense of depth that allows the viewer to experience the dream imagery I recalled, taking a peek into my unconscious mind. I hope to develop my Visual Dream Journal further by exploring any associations I have with different themes and imagery, hopefully gaining insight into the meaning behind them.