VC PROJECTS

 The Spoken Word Project represents a transformative shift from The Written Word Project, capturing the ephemeral nature of our subconscious thoughts. Moving from written records to audio and video formats, this new phase aims to unveil a deeper layer of personal history, enhancing our collective experiences. The spoken word adds richness with tone and emotion, providing a more immersive exploration of the human psyche.

A word from curator, Victoria Chapman

Curatorial influences for this project draw inspiration from philosopher, Ludwig Wittgenstein, and psychiatrist/psychoanalyst Carl Jung.

Wittgenstein's dynamic views on language, evolving from fixed meanings to context-dependent interpretations, challenge conventional notions. Jung, a psychoanalyst, emphasizes language's role in understanding the psyche, introducing concepts like the "collective unconscious" expressed through spoken words and narratives.

Wittgenstein and Jung contribute unique perspectives to the complexity of language, thought, and the subconscious. Wittgenstein's evolution challenges fixed meanings, while Jung's emphasis on universal symbols enriches our understanding. Together, they offer a nuanced exploration, enhancing our discourse on how inner worlds are perceived and expressed.

The spoken word adds a dynamic dimension to the project, allowing for the nuances of tone, inflection, and emotion to be preserved alongside the raw content of our thoughts. The cadence of speech, the pauses, and the fluctuations in pitch all contribute to a richer understanding of the human experience.

This new phase opens-up possibilities for a more immersive exploration of the human psyche. The authenticity conveyed through spoken words, accompanied by the visual cues of facial expressions and body language, adds depth to our endeavor. It is an opportunity to bridge the gap between the internal world of thoughts and the external world of communication.

As we embark on this journey, we anticipate uncovering new layers of meaning, connections between words and expressions that may have remained hidden in the written form. The Spoken Word Project promises to be a testament to the multifaceted nature of our existence, capturing the essence of our thoughts and emotions in a way that goes beyond the limitations of the written word alone.

Alice Sheppard-Fidler

Ipshita Maitra

Amber Maida

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Lisa Tomczeszyn

Francesca Virginia Coppola

I wanted to record a video where the focus is the act of walking and the act of breathing through their sound. The sound of the steps and the sound of my breath as essential truths about existing.

Victoria Chapman

Portrait of a Face, Arms, Hands, Feet, and Legs, 1990

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The Spoken Word project then and now

This text and book conceived in 1990 on a 1925 Royal typewriter, represents a journey into a realm of emotions, thoughts, and introspection. During a period of disconnection and personal disorientation, these written expressions served as a therapeutic outlet. The ongoing spoken word endeavor involves revisiting this historical collection, where the past, laden with feelings and experiences, unveils itself—a shedding of old skin, tearing away torment and sadness. This retrospective exploration facilitates the discovery of new meanings, fostering a hopeful trajectory with a belief that, in time, things will indeed be okay.

Writing = speaking = healing

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Shane Guffogg

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