Discrete Terrain: Windows on Five Emotions
2007
Three-channel digital video installation
5 min 29 sec, with sound, dimensions approx 6ft high x 18ft wide

This work invites the viewer to the inner world of twelve individuals who participated in a study on the brain basis of emotions. Using data from EEG readings of the twelve subjects during five emotional states (anger, joy, fear, sadness, and disgust) 3D animations were created that are visual journeys through emotional landscapes. These are presented as windows looking into subjective terrain. Data by Dr. James Coan, Affective Neuroscience Laboratory, University of Virginia. Sound by Manly Romero.