Combining real-time brainwave monitoring, flickering lights to entrain altered states, nostalgic vintage local imagery, augmented reality, and layered projected feedback, the artist works as a nightclub VJ and augur in a liminal, fictitious zone. Guiding solo participants who keep their eyes closed whilst she crafts them a bespoke solo projection of their mind (videos)
Luciana Haill brings together contemporary artistic approaches and modern scientific experiments to address pioneers in neuroscience with Victorian engineering & lost heritage. 'No Hammer Needed' was conceived and delivered by Luciana over 2 months from October 2023, this led to new work inspired by the feedback and participation. Some novel experiments and pop-up events with fellow creatives also happened - you can see and read more here.
"After my experience, I felt my emotions lift and I no longer felt fatigued. The experience was uplifting with a warm tingle. There were some hallucinogenic experiences, and I also travelled ‘backwards’ and found myself in memory zones I had not thought about for a while. I feel refreshed and rebooted" -
Read the full interview by artists Anna Dumitriu and Luciana Haill explaining the challenges & achievements