Processing the Unprocessed

Healing Through Design

"Unprocessed Process Space" is an immersive spatial design installation that delves into the healing journey from trauma through the methods of “Slow Art” and spatial design. This project invites participants to tangibly and sensorially engage with the often-invisible process of trauma recovery, offering a personal perspective on healing. Drawing inspiration from trauma experts like Gabor Maté, who describes trauma as “... a lifelong suppression of emotions, but believes that confronting it can lead to innovative solutions…” (From: The Wisdom of Trauma, 2021). The installation integrates their insights to foster a deeper understanding of the healing process. It serves as a visualisation of introspection, where the space itself becomes a canvas for exploring the mind and the layers of trauma. The repetitive act of drawing within the installation evokes raw, intuitive emotions, mirroring the poetic and often cyclical nature of healing.

Stages of Exploration

Recognizing that trauma lingers throughout our lives, often triggered by subtle, everyday experiences, "Unprocessed Process Space" is divided into two distinct stages. The first stage is an exploration of the mind, aiming to uncover the roots of trauma. The second stage centres on acknowledging these wounds and engaging with the final installation, which envelops participants in a sensory experience. Through sounds of sketching and scribbling, digital projections, and interactive drawing elements, visitors are invited to enter a hidden layer of reality, reflecting the depth and complexity of the healing process.

Transformative Environment

This installation aspires to create a transformative environment that not only explores trauma and recovery but also offers an alternative approach to emotional and psychological healing through creative expression. It aims to raise awareness, encouraging viewers to embark on their own journey of self-reflection and healing.