Full details can be seen at ajourneyinsidevrpoem.com
“I wonder whether many wander within their minds within this space.”
Join Lytisha as her mind wanders through a whole host of ideas whilst she is inside the MRI scanner. She examines the important questions in life – What did Concorde’s nose sound like? Can mental dancing affect a scan? What flavour ice-cream should she have next? All the big questions. Surrounded by the sounds of the scanner we are led on an unexpected journey.
When and where can I experience it?
Upcoming events can be found here:
Who is it for?
Anyone interested in : poetry, MRI experiences, exploring Virtual Reality experiences and their artistic potentials, the curious. Health organisations, medical staff, potential MRI patients.
Please note: Over 13 years of age only. There are some flashing images.
What is the aim of this project?
To open the discussions around experiences of MRI’s, particularly the positive experiences, to alleviate the stress of negative only narratives.
To present poetry in a new way using Virtual Reality and other remote access technologies.
About the artist
The experience was written and designed by Lytisha Tunbridge; a Nottingham based poet. This Virtual Reality prototype was developed in partnership with the LEADD:NG team at the University of Nottingham. Supported by Arts Council England project grant funding.
Lytisha is a writer that lives with Multiple Sclerosis. As part of the monitoring of her condition she has periodic MRI scans. This piece was written after her second scan in 2016. The poem then evolved into a score with the help of Contemporary Music for All – East Midlands and the resultant experiential piece was performed at both the National COMA Festival and Nottingham Poetry Festival in 2019.
Through 2020/21 Lytisha undertook training in AR & VR skills through the LEADD:NG programme and was able to see the artistic possibilities, culminating in the development of this evolution of A Journey Inside as a Virtual Reality experience.
Lytisha has received Arts Council England funding to support the design and development of this project. The LEADD:NG project was supported by European Development Funding.
Lytisha is available for interviews and further information via Info@lytishapoet.co.uk
Or by calling 07940494777 AFTER 10am.
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