Concentrated daydreaming, 2020

Over the course of four months, I undertook a self-initiated artistic research project centered around the concept of "concentrated daydreaming." For me, daydreaming is a way to tame the mind, allowing it to wander freely and rediscover a sense of wonder. The concentration lies in the paradox of turning something as spontaneous as daydreaming into a deliberate project. I chose to explore this idea through the physical act of walking, specifically by navigating the urban landscape of Rotterdam.

This period of research culminated in an exhibition at Het Wilde Weten, where I not only showcased the resulting works but also made my creative process visible. The exhibition was a composition of elements gathered from random encounters during my walks—photographs I took, materials from my personal archives, online images, and various objects I collected along the way.

In curating the exhibition, I was particularly interested in the interplay between friction and harmony among images and objects, and how these dynamics affect the viewer's experience. The result was a space where the act of daydreaming was made tangible, inviting visitors to engage with the unexpected connections and juxtapositions that emerged from my explorations.