Animation, Experimental Film
Who Am I (Trailer)
VIDEO
2022
15 min 21 sec
One of four experimental films created by Eva Lee in collaboration with neuroscientist Dr. Richard J. Davidson. Inspired by his innovative research on the brain bases of emotions. Commissioned for The Wellbeing Summit 2022, an international event held in Bilbao, Spain.
Who Am I was presented at the summit’s “Neuroscience and Wellbeing Immersive Lab Program,” which involved audience participation in Dr. Davidson’s guided inner observational practices on self-identity and emotions. The art film provided an entrancing visual and audio experience. It was played and paused at intervals to signal attendees to engage in movement, self-questioning, interactive exchange, and collective discovery.
Directed & Animated by Eva Lee. Sound Design by Chris McKenna
Still from Who Am I
The immersive workshop also introduced participants to the key concepts of Dr. Davidson’s laboratory findings, known as the Four Pillars of a Healthy Mind. These are: awareness, connection, insight, and purpose. Studies show that each is related to specific networks in the brain that can be strengthened for greater wellbeing.
The four films screened at The Wellbeing Summit 2022 were: Who Am I; Essence In | Essence Out; NeuroReflections; and Nature of Mind. Directed & Animated by Eva Lee. Sound Design by Chris McKenna.
Watch Dr. Richard Davidson’s summit talk here on the brain bases of emotions and the Four Pillars of Wellbeing.
Watch Eva Lee’s artist talk at the summit here following right after Dr. Davidson.