After working all day, I decided to go out for some fresh air and started this exercise at the mall near my home. (It’s actually the same site as Robin’s Project 2 map!) I really enjoyed this exercise. I was a little worried about sketching while walking, but it was fun to sketch on paper what I saw and quickly felt. Despite being there at around 9 pm on Thursday, there were still a lot of people working out in the gym, talking and studying at cafes, and shopping at the grocery store, even as the wind was blowing unexpectedly. What I learned in this exercise was a way to see the environment more broadly and flexibly. To this end, I not only saw and observed the environment, but also tried to focus on thoughts and feelings. The wind was sudden, but it gave me a natural and fresh feeling for a long time. I wanted to capture that moment in my sketch.
The mall was a familiar environment as I knew the main areas and directions of this site, but it felt a little bit different because of the time, weather and season. It was night time and the weather was very different from usual. The wind blew so hard that it made me difficult to walk, so I stopped a couple times and had a chance to sit and observe while stationary. The mall was decorated with lights in a Christmas theme. The decor was the same as last year, as it was always petty and bright. This decoration not only made me feel happy about the holiday season, but also sad that the year is almost over. Overall, I had a great experience doing this exercise and enjoyed my observation, emotion and thoughts at the site.