Meditation on the Cybernetic, in conjunction with
A Cybernetic Poetry workshop.
This project explores workshop facilitation as performance art. Hosted at the Canadian Cybernetic Cultural Research Unit (Toronto), I guided studio members through a unique workshop experience.
The evening began with a performance where I meditated in-front of a projection, which was designed to provoke thoughts on the absurd, late-stage capitalist reality. The visuals included clips of simulation games, advanced robotics, ads, and animals performing human activities.
Along with poetry writing, the workshop incorporated therapeutic activities like controlled breathing, synchronized movement, and group discussions. Participants reported that they left feeling a sense of community, creative energy, and self-confidence.