NETWORK OF DREAMS ON CANVAS      PHILIPPE HALABURDA STUDIO, NEWBURGH, NY, USA     FEBRUARY 2024

About the theme of "network of dreams"

The network model of dreams, a novel neurocognitive theory, posits a connection between dreaming and mind-wandering, suggesting that dreams arise from
the same cognitive processes as spontaneous thoughts during wakefulness.

In my artistic interpretation, I aim to capture the intricacies of this theory through abstract maps on canvas.

Using a combination of color tapes, yarn, and LEGO bricks, I represent each component of this complex process, from the neural networks involved to the representation of waking cognitive abilities.  

On the canvas, blue circles symbolize waking cognitive skills, representing
the foundational elements of consciousness and cognition.

These circles are focal points within the abstract landscape, signifying
the starting point from which dreams and mind-wandering emerge. 

As the viewer navigates the canvas, they encounter a web of interconnected lines and shapes, reflecting the intricate neural networks underlying waking thought and dream content.  

Using color tapes and yarn allows for visualizing the dynamic interplay between different cognitive processes, with each strand representing
a thread of thought or neural connection.

LEGO bricks add depth and texture to the artwork, serving as tangible representations of the neural pathways and structures involved in the network model of dreams.

Through this mixed media approach, I aim to visually represent the intricate relationship between dreaming and mind-wandering, inviting viewers to contemplate the mysteries of consciousness and cognition.