A Theme takes Shape

So in keeping with the idea of WDW the next image posted from the Telepathy Drawings is titled Cinderella. It was contributed by visitors of the TSU Gallery in Kirksville Mo.

Now to briefly describe the process of making a Telepathy Drawing.

First you and a partner need to decide to sit down and participate. The process, when Christina and I have a session, lasts for 7 minutes. I would not recommend much shorter of a duration of time due to the fact that it may take a few moments to actually be able to send a thought across. The next step is to figure out who will send the message, and who will receive and record the message. When Christina and I have a session, I transmit the idea, and Christina receives and transcribes the message. Once you have designated who will perform which duty, it is time to sit down and get to work.

With our telepathy station one will find a timer, writing utensils, paper, and a notebook full of random suggestions that one may be interested in attempting to send telepathically. Once the pair sits down it is a good idea to relax and try to clear one's mind of distractions. The person designated to transmit a thought should prepare themselves to pick a singular thought, in this instance it was Cinderella, and when both parties are ready, they should begin.

Once you begin, both participants should sit quietly, and for the next 7 minutes the transmitter needs to solely focus on the one thought, in this case Cinderella, and the receiver needs to clear their mind and wait for the message to come through. Once the receiver begins to "hear" something they should begin recording that which they are receiving. It is important that both participants remain silent and focused on the task at hand. Once the time it is up, you should discuss what you "heard" and "felt", and the process from your side of the divide, and of course, discuss the results of your telepathic exchange.

Christina and I have had a lot of fun with the process, and in addition we have engaged in many an interesting discourse, not only about our results, but what it means as both an artistic practice and as a collaboration. We hope that you too will find the project similarly engaging and fun.

Thanks and enjoy!

"Cinderella" Telepathy Drawing made by visitors of Lineweight at Truman State University.