suspended brain, projections: artwork statement

Arts House Listening Program

(suspended brain, projections): Are you projecting other people’s ideas all over my neurology? Head in the clouds, raising my consciousness with the help of the tech team, making my MRI 3D. --- Society can project a lot of harmful stereotypes onto the autistic community. We commonly experience a world where people don’t understand our responses. I want to project a future where autism is valued and stimming is seen as beautiful. I want to project my values of inclusivity onto you. I hope this is a visual stim for you, or a conceptual stim - if such a thing exists. I think it does! I think that’s why I like theoretical ideas and poetry. In other words, I hope you are co-regulating with my art - and if you are, I’m co-regulating with you. One of the reasons I like art so much is it is a way we can co-regulate with minorities, or with people in very different demographics, and collectively take responsibility for reconstructing and updating our society. Concept, Filming & Editing: Mishka Film Contributor/ Model: Catherine Smyth-McMullen Collaborating Video Editor: Mish Szekelyhidi