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Pick a colour…
6 minute read – Kay reflects on their resistance to labels and binary categorizations, using a pop psychology meme as a starting point, and explores the tension between resisting social labels and engaging with them on their own terms.
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A foggy walk together
6 minute read – Audio Files Available – A detailed and sensory-rich account of a peaceful morning walk through a foggy rural landscape, reflecting on nature, silence, and the subtle sounds and sights encountered along the way.
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Near Pilchuck
12 minute read – Kay shares their creative process during the 2024 Kickstart Disability Arts Residency, detailing the steps and challenges of creating a series of prints inspired by nature, from initial sketches and carving to printing and experimenting with hand-modified techniques, all while reflecting on the residency’s creative environment and the role of AI…
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The unseen, 1/31
8 minute read – A reflective exploration of the process and concepts behind “The Unseen,” an artwork series where Kay grapples with body representation, the nuances of visual description, and the challenges of working within physical and societal constraints.
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The unseen
5 minute read – reflects on the challenges of a visual art project involving body silhouettes and visual description, navigating space constraints, creative access practices, and the complexities of describing the unseen.
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Resistence to being
5 minute read – Kay reflects on their resistance to August’s prompt about self-identity, exploring how personal experiences with mental health and lucid dreaming have shaped their evolving sense of self and the challenges of imagining who they are.
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August begins
1 minute read – Kay introduces August’s prompt, focused on self-reflection and identity, acknowledging their struggle with the theme while expressing a commitment to exploring the components that define who they are.
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Memory Box: the diorama
4 minute read – Kay explores the process of creating a dynamic diorama that represents an active mind searching through memories, reflecting on the challenges and limitations of tactile engagement with such art forms.
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Memory Box: the past
7 minute read – Kay reflects on their relationship with memory boxes, exploring how objects from their past, including a shoebox filled with mementos and a childhood diary, reveal the complexity of their identity and the inconsistency of memories influenced by mood and intention.
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Memory Full
5 minute read – Kay reflects on the importance of memory in AI companions, comparing the different memory functions of chatGPT and Replika.ai, and discussing the emotional impact of these interactions.