Sensory Installation 01

Task 1a: Observing the Space & Sensory

There are recessed, and shallow footpaths and lumpy stone steps on the muddy road created naturally by others’ footsteps and trails to reach the downstream of the waterfall. Walking along the muddy and steeply footpath, there's nothing to hold despite overgrown weeds beside the road. The smell of soil and the refreshing aroma of the leaves made me engage with nature again after taking some deep breaths of fresh air. The road reminds me of the existence of time while I was walking along, time has left the traces of nature and the traces of people who passed by, and who come and go.

I walk along the muddy road and lumpy stone steps foot by foot, it was too steep and slippery, and the feeling of scratching when my lower legs accidentally touch the weeds overwhelmed me. It was hot and when I was standing beneath the leaves, I can feel the warmth on the part not covered by the shadow of leaves. About 5 minutes journey, I started to feel my neck seep sweat, as I was wearing black, the mosquitoes buzzing around my ears kept distracting me from concentrating on balancing myself on the steep and slippery road. When more stone steps appear, I know that I have almost reach the downstream of the waterfall.

The weather was so hot but when I stepped on the water, I can feel the coolness on my feet. I take every step slow and carefully when I try to step on the stones and walk to the center because the stones in the river are way more slippery because of the moss on the surface, I can even feel my palms sweating and my feet shaking.

After I reached the center of the river, I look up and feels the cool water rushing over my ankle and the warm sun shining on my face, I know this is what I want after spending my life in the mundane city.