Creative Theories 2 : Thinking and Making

  As we embarked on our second visit to Wymering Manor, a palpable sense of anticipation filled the air, heightened by the intrigue surrounding the sensory mapping exercises awaiting us. Our initial foray into these activities involved an exploration of our pulses, a seemingly straightforward endeavour that unexpectedly unravelled a tapestry of personal memories. For me, this exercise became an intimate journey back to childhood nights when my mother's lullabies and stories were my bedtime companions. The struggle to synchronize my breathing with hers, a ritual to induce sleep, evoked a wave of emotion, particularly poignant as I hadn't seen my mom in the past nine months. The act of feeling my pulse became a poignant reflection of not just my physiological state but a profound emotional connection to my past. In this reflective state, I found solace in the company of my classmates, each engaged in their own pulse-inspired recollections. It was during this exercise that Sebasti...

  Our anticipation reached its peak as we geared up for a special visit to Wemering Manor, a place that had sparked our curiosity with its captivating stories and beautiful architecture. When we finally arrived, the grandeur of the manor took our breath away, and our discussions naturally gravitated towards its intricate design and the spooky tales that had piqued our interest. During our exploration, a peculiar sight caught my attention—the flickering light at the entrance door. It was something we could only see in videos but not with our own eyes. This added an extra layer of mystery to the atmosphere, and while some of us were a bit hesitant to venture inside, it only added to the intrigue of our visit. As we delved into various activities, the unconventional approach made our experience all the more fascinating. In a blindfolded exercise, where I relied solely on touch and the sense of light, my initial confusion transformed into a heightened awareness of the surroundings. The...