i dream, i dreamt

"All that we all see or seem

Is but a dream within a dream?"

-- A Dream Within a Dream Allan Kaprow

i dream, i dreamt is an immersive interactive installation that explores the dreamscape of an artificial brain, ' no.01." The installation responds to participants’ input, creating a dynamic interplay between dream, memory and brain activity.

Inspired by Sigmund Freud' s psychoanalysis, Edgar Allan Poe' s poetry, and Dalí' s surrealism, this installation captures the abstract essence of dreams as a synthesis of fragmented daily experience and their connection to body. It invites participants to explore how external stimuli may influence the dream-generation process.

We exist as components within the dreams of others, just as we perceive others' existence as integral elements in our own dreams.

The installation features key elements such as 3D-printed organs, a transparent brain, a webcam, a microphone, and interactive film. The organs are 3D-printed with white resin, while the brain is made from Elastic 50A.

We incorporated conductive materials into the organs, enabling touch-triggered interactions.Four animations, one effect, real-time visual changes, and sound alterations can be triggered through these organs. All visual interactions are controlled using Arduino and TouchDesigner.