Drift
Riho Mineta
We and the world in which we exist are in constant motion. Though exciting and lively, the overstimulation makes it inherently difficult to find peace—we become trapped in a cycle of unawareness. However, by achieving stillness in our minds, we can detach ourselves from the chaos of reality. By experiencing a slowing of time and a shifting of perspective, we find clarity.Drift is a film installation crafted to promote peace of mind through movement. Inspired by my Japanese heritage and a budding interest in spirituality, it is a series of nonlinear, abstract video experiments conveying Buddhist philosophies. Original footage taken in Japan and New York are projected onto custom made shoji screens to bring the flat images into a physical space. The distortion of time and space of the natural world encourage the viewer to slow down, focus, and actualize the intricacies of life, providing a momentary sensory meditation.