- Art by synesthetes, in which they draw on their personal synesthetic perceptions to create works of art.
- Art that is meant to evoke synesthetic associations in a general (mainly non-synesthetic) audience
Perhaps the most famous work which might be thought to evoke synesthesia-like experiences in a non-synesthete audience is the Disney film Fantasia, although it is unknown if this was intentional or not. Another classical example is the use of the color organ which would project colored lights along with the musical notes, to create a synesthetic experience in the audience. I have always been very intrigued by the idea of synesthesia in art form and daily life and I have been jealous that I have not been given this unique gift of perception. Even, if you are a non-synesthete there are still many possibilities in creating and reproducing elements of synesthesia in art and it is diffidently worth exploring further.
Norm Mclaren Response
I really enjoyed the short film Be Gone by Norman Mclaren that we watched at the beginning of class. It reminded me of some of Stan Brakhage's work, but more fun and exciting. The synchronized cell manipulation was very enjoyable. The cell scratching and superimposition created a very fluid movement, that is present throughout the entire film. I also appreciated the variety of styles and techniques utilized by the filmmaker.
