Exhibition Examines Peripheral Perception Through Sound and Light
“Cik daudz no dienā saņemtajiem maņu impulsiem un neapzinātajām atmiņām paliek ārpus mūsu uzmanības fokusa?” asked exhibition curator Elīza Elizabete Ramza, Diena reported.
The contemporary art exhibition titled Uztveres malā (On the Edge of Perception) opened to explore how everyday technical elements such as ventilation hums and flickering fluorescent lights shape human awareness. Artist Elizabete Andersone designed the installation to bring these background details into the foreground.
Sensory Stimuli Engage Visitor Bodies Beyond Visual Processing
The installation draws conceptual grounding from French philosopher Maurice Merleau-Ponty’s phenomenology alongside minimalist art traditions. Visitors move through an environment where sensory stimuli engage the entire body rather than relying strictly on visual processing.
Modern environments bombard individuals with visual data. Yet, the exhibition demonstrates that spatial awareness incorporates physical memories, subconscious thoughts, and tactile or auditory impulses operating outside direct focus.
Curatorial Perspective on Background Traces
Curator Elīza Elizabete Ramza noted that even background elements leave permanent imprints on how people interpret reality.
Andersone positions technical anomalies—ordinarily ignored or tuned out in daily life—as primary subjects for contemplation. Viewers evaluate their internal bodily reactions while moving through the curated space.
Common Inquiries About Peripheral Art Installations
What specific elements does the installation feature?
The exhibition incorporates technical environmental features like ventilation sounds and fluorescent lighting fluctuations that typically remain in the background of human awareness.
Which philosophical framework influences the artwork?
The project draws on the phenomenological ideas of French philosopher Maurice Merleau-Ponty and the historical framework of minimalist art movements.
Who curated the exhibition?
Elīza Elizabete Ramza serves as the curator for the project, featuring works created by artist Elizabete Andersone.
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