Nostalgia

During class today I was struck with a feeling that I haven't felt in years. Vladmir's ViewMaster narratives reminded me of my childhood not only in a mental state but a physical one, too. The childish memories of pointing that plastic machine towards a bright light for so long that your arms ache; also the interaction of the audience as one, acting so simply, following instuctions. Most intriguing during her performance was the sense of space I felt. I'd forgotten about the 3-D aspect of those machines and how Vladmir's work made me feel small, like I was always looking up. The first slideshow about cockroaches really heightened that feeling, like I was innocent and helpess again. The use of music in the slideshows we watched made me remember how I used to feel when I heard dreamy music, almost like a lullaby. There is a large aspect of that medium that is beautifully childish and innocent, a parallel to life as it was when we were little.