I am finding inspiration from a few different sources. My two findings that are the most interconnected are my research into the psychology of memory itself and the way the brain is affected (what parts of the brain are activated when nostalgia is being experienced, and what parts of the brain are responsible for memory and why not all memory is kept/able to be recalled) and the rise of the ‘corecore’ video trend rising on social media platforms.
The connection between the two is the most important to this piece of work because of my interest and plans in creating works/installations that are audiovisual.
The videos that make up the corecore video trend rely on overlapping audio with corresponding images. The audio is comprised of instrumental music layered over either a spoken word recording or using the audio of different clips in quick succession. This inspiration has sparked ideas of combining postmodern art with the aesthetic of vintage infomercials.