DreamScape (earlier known as Under the Table and Dreaming) is a sensorial experience for toddlers between 1.5 - 3 years, in a thoughtfully created environment.
Conceptualised by Ruchira Das, Director, ThinkArts, this installation uses different sounds, smells and various materials like wool, paper, jute, cloth, cotton, canvas & leaves to create an ambience for the child and the accompanying grown-up to explore different textures and to discover, engage and share a unique experience. The first seeds of this installation were sown during a residency at Imaginate in Edinburgh, which she participated in, along with four other artists in October 2016. The response from the toddlers there urged her to create a bigger version on her return to India and with its latest iteration, it has taken the final shape. Recently, DreamScape was launched at Arth Early Learning Spaces. About : Not more than five children enter this space at one given time. Once inside, children are welcomed into a dimly lit room, with classical music playing in the background. Five different worlds await the children during a 30-40-minutes interaction. They are encouraged to take in the sights, sounds, smells and different textures. While inside the space, they will encounter A dreamy cloudy sky A centuries old painting and a pillow to lie down and see it A forest like space full of leaves to lose oneself in Papers of different textures and shapes - but only in two colours, black and white And in contrast, multi coloured wool and soft pompoms. Finally, there is a tactile area, where all these materials are available for the child & adult to together explore - cotton, paper, wool, leaves, wood pieces. Response received : The installation received a wonderful response from children, parents and teachers alike:
CREATIVE TEAM
Concept & Design : Ruchira Das Artist : Pavel Paul Execution support by : Tamali Bhattacharya, Abheri Dutta, Bipasa Das Along with associate artists, we have also produced a film version, Dreamscape at Home, to be able to reach babies and their grown-ups during the time of the pandemic.
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