MIND DUST

Regina Reyes

By John Paul Diciembre

Mind Dust explores the ephemeral nature of thoughts and memories that collectively shape our mental landscape, envisioning these elements as tiny particles or fragments that together form a detailed portrayal of our inner world. Regina Reyes delves into the process of examining these fragments within her mind, revealing how they intricately shape thoughts and emotions. This exploration evokes a liminal state where one experiences neither fully wakefulness nor complete dreaming—a merging of reality with the surreal, capturing a dreamy, almost magical sensation that illustrates how these fragments come together into a profound inner world.

Reyes employs familiar images of deteriorating parts of homes, viewing them as repositories of stories and memories. In her painting compositions, she adopts a collage methodology to blend these disparate elements into cohesive narratives, reflecting the fragmented yet interconnected nature of human experience. Through her artistic expression, Reyes creates visual narratives that mirror the complex and nuanced structure of the mind, embodying a surreal essence that evokes the dreamy, intangible, and subconscious aspects of consciousness. By juxtaposing elements challenging conventional perception and reality, she prompts viewers to contemplate the intricacies of their own mental landscapes, illustrating how seemingly mundane fragments of thought collectively shape a multifaceted inner reality akin to the metaphorical Mind Dust described in the exhibition’s concept.

In parallel to Brentano’s theory of consciousness^[1], which posits that consciousness is structured around intentional acts, Reyes’s artworks convey a sense of purposefulness in their depiction of the interconnected and meaningful dimensions of our mental landscape. Through this exploration, Mind Dust invites viewers to engage with the profound and often overlooked aspects of their own consciousness, resonating with the exhibition’s thematic exploration of the intricate and transformative nature of thought and memory.

Curation & Exhibition Notes by John Paul Diciemb

^[1] Phenomenology. (2012). The Journal of Speculative Philosophy, 26(2), 222–246. https://doi.org/10.5325/jspecphil.26.2.0222