Synopsis:

Everyone’s life experiences are different, and the perceived meaning of the word darkness is also different. Here, darkness can have many different meanings. Not only is there visual darkness, but it can carry over to multiple levels of expression such as emotions, the unknown, the subconscious, loneliness, and more. So, what do you consider darkness to be? Do you fear it? Some people don’t fear the darkness, believing that it is the light before the dawn, and that through the darkness will come the dawn. Some people are afraid of it, believing that darkness is a bottomless abyss in which the individual’s perception of the outside world is weakened, and they become confused and miserable.

Pre-preparation:

This is a very simple and fun game, the participants do not need to have any basic drawing skills, and the materials for preparation are very simple. Two sheets of white paper, several water-based pens of different colours (which must include black), an eye mask.

Activity Flow:

Part 1

Meditation (6 minutes)

During this time, visualise the darkness as you define it, and after the answer has taken concrete shape, think about whether you have ever feared the darkness, or whether you have ever feared it, or have ever not feared it. After this is done, we can begin step two.

Part II

Choices (4 minutes)

Congratulations you have completed the first step, the second step you are now undertaking is when you will start to make your knackered choices, you have four options, the first is that you can choose all colours of pens to create with (including black); the second is that you can choose only black pens to create with; the third is that you can choose all colours of pens except black; and the last option is that you can choose no colours of pens at all, choose silence. After making the final decision, we can move on to step three.

Part III

Creation (10 minutes)

Before creating, you will be required to put on a blindfold. Then, disrupt the order of the pens on the table and place them in random locations on the table (with multiple colours selected). Randomly select a pen to create in a completely dark environment, or of course, you can choose to select multiple pens on the table to create. You can choose to express your inner thoughts by drawing, or you can write down what you want to say in your heart or words, letters or even symbols. You can even choose to create without a pen and turn the piece of paper into the shape of the darkness you imagine in your mind or the emotions you feel when faced with darkness. You can choose to release your emotions as you create, by shouting or other means to relieve stress. You can choose to withdraw at any time if there is any discomfort during the practice.

Part IV

Reflection

After you have finished creating your artwork, you can choose to keep or take away your own unique artwork. However, after you have done so, write down on a separate piece of paper your feedback on this activity and leave a message for the next participant who will take part in this activity.

Finally: thank you for your participation, and you can write your suggestions on the message board.

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