Background Research
Place refers to “a space or location with meaning” to the more complex “an area having unique physical and human characteristics interconnected with other places.” while non-place means transitory places, where human actors pass through as anonymous individuals but do not relate/identify with in any intimate sense.
These three components help to define and understand a particular place and the meaning it holds for individuals and communities. Location is a matter of geography, the physical position of a place on the map. Locale, on the other hand, encompasses the natural and cultural features of a region, such as its climate, landscape, and the way of life of its inhabitants. A sense of place refers to the emotions, memories, and experiences that a person associates with a particular location, and can be deeply personal and subjective. Together, these three elements create a unique identity for each place and help people to understand the world around them and their place within it.
In this case, Lidar may be a great tool help us to explore different forms of places, as well as provide an opportunity for us to see if visual perception would influence one’s feelings/psychological states. How it relates to the sense of places? Can we use certain technology and sounds to change the property of a place? There are many conversations that could happen in this project, but we should know creating a sense of place is not just a simple reconstruction of space, but also a deep concern for the emotional connection between people and the place.
Potential Conversation
Could place turns to non-places?
What factors will result in different feelings toward the same place?
What factors will influence we perceive a place?
Reference
National Geographic (n.d.). Concept of Place | National Geographic Society. [online] education.nationalgeographic.org. Available at: https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/resource-library-concept-place.
admin (n.d.). Overview of Non-Place/Placelessness Ideas | PLACENESS, PLACE, PLACELESSNESS. [online] Available at: https://www.placeness.com/overview-of-anti-place-terms-and-processes-placelessness-non-place-rootshock-etc/.
Adams, J. (2016). Sense of Place. [online] The Nature of Cities. Available at: https://www.thenatureofcities.com/2016/05/26/sense-of-place/# [Accessed 13 Feb. 2023].
Context
“You can never visit the same place twice. Each time, it’s a different story. By the very act of coming back, you wipe out what came before.”
— Maureen Johnson
As with everything, humans are also subject to change and evolution over time. This change can come from many sources such as ageing, personal experiences, growth, and learning. Additionally, humans are complex beings with emotions, thoughts, and personalities that can change and develop over time.
In this sense, it can be said that humans are not the same from one moment to the next, just like a place can never be visited in exactly the same way twice. This is a fundamental aspect of the human condition, and it underscores the importance of embracing change and making the most of every moment, as it will never come again in exactly the same way.
This project encourages the audience to enjoy the sights, sounds, and people they meet along the way.
13th Feb 2023
Allison
