Human and non-human beings perceive the world in different ways, depending on our psycho-physical capabilities and experiences. What we have in common is the ability to SENSE our surroundings.
The environment in which we live is strongly oculocentric. The environment in which we would like to live focuses on multi-sensory experiences, preserves memories, arouses our vigilance and curiosity. A calm and sharp mind, as well as a body that feels are open to empathy. Being more self-reflective, inward-thinking and aware makes us CARE about others, both human and non-human beings, about our environment, ourselves. Now we need it more than ever.
CARE. Sensory walk. is a part of FALA's exhibition manifesto. It is about care and attention to inner and outer self, arousing awareness and empathy to everyday life nature.
We will walk carefully, focusing on our sensual perception.
Conducted rituals and outdoor
mindfulness exercises will open us to the invigorating perception of the city.
Amid the hustle and bustle of New York, we will find balance and look for nature in ourselves.
By developing mindfulness and devoting time to ourselves, we have a greater potential to open up to the environment, noticing its needs and empathy towards human and non-human neighbors of everyday life.
Date: Monday, May 22, 2023
Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Starting point: Meet at the 30th Street & 11th Avenue (stairs) entrance to the Highline
'CARE. Sensory walk.' is a part of the ECO Solidarity programme in WantedDesign Manhattan 2023. It is presented by the Polish Cultural Institute New York.
FALA is a Polish multidisciplinary design and research practice established by Kamila Szatanowska and Paulina Rogalska in 2018. FALA is focused on holistic design in the context of progressive climate change, multi-species design, sensory cognition, education and action in nature.
https://falaarchitektura.pl/english
