Concentrated Daydreaming (2020)

Over the course of four months, I embarked on a self-initiated artistic research project centered on the concept of "concentrated daydreaming." For me, daydreaming serves as a way to quiet the mind, letting it wander freely and rediscover wonder in the mundane. The project focused on the paradox of transforming daydreaming—a spontaneous and unstructured act—into a deliberate and concentrated artistic practice.

This exploration took shape through the act of walking, specifically navigating the urban landscape of Rotterdam. My walks became a method of collecting: photographs of fleeting moments, objects stumbled upon, materials from my personal archives, and online images all became part of a growing assemblage.

The project culminated in an exhibition at Het Wilde Weten, where I made the creative process itself visible. The exhibition was a curated composition of the elements gathered during my walks, emphasizing the friction and harmony between disparate images and objects. These dynamics were central to the work, shaping the viewer's experience and inviting them to engage in a form of daydreaming themselves.

By bringing together unexpected connections and juxtapositions, the exhibition transformed the intangible act of daydreaming into a tangible, spatial experience—a moment where wonder and spontaneity could unfold within the gallery setting.