Yesterday, I did a thirty minute keynote for the SEGD annual design conference. I worked my ass off to write it, to practice it and to put just the right visual story to it and IT WAS AWESOME.
Barefoot pandemic zoom keynote pregame // Light Artist Annie Mitchell
I spoke about my path to becoming a light and sound artist. Why and when I left being a big deal design consultant, what I gave up when I left, projects I’ve done and the science of brainwave entrainment. I spoke about brainwave states and how they relate to the frequency of the Earth, the clinically therapeutic benefits of awe, endorphins and nature… and of course… I spoke about my sculptures and process.
Zero uninteresting stuff. To me, anyway. Hopefully to the audience too.
Surprisingly, I woke up not feeling anxious or nervous as I expected but happy and excited. Very much the energy I have on days I get to install. It was a great sign that I’m on the right path. That feeling has always been my green light.
But today..
Today, I’m having trouble peopling. The introvert in me is strong. I need space and quiet to recharge and eat things that are bad for me. Since I already ate all the bad stuff, I’m plugged into Logic Pro working on a composition started before the keynote prep became a priority.
Even though I feel quiet today.. I still love you and miss you, World. Be good.
Annie