An Index Of Secrets - Scene 17 - “A Dream Codex” - Nat Bradley - Video Art

The film "An Index Of Secrets" will be released as a series of scenes weekly on Instagram and YouTube.
Upon completion, the scenes will be compiled into a finished film.

Lucian
You look much more rested today.
How do you feel?

Veronica
Much better, Lucian, thank you.

Lucian
I am very glad to hear that.
If at any point you start to feel uncomfortable, please, do not hesitate to let me know.
Your well being is very important to me.
I would never want to think I have pushed you too hard.

Veronica
You are very thoughtful Lucian and I want you to know I trust you completely.
If there are any issues I will be sure to say so.

Lucian
OK, lets begin.
This time, a free and automatic word association, triggered by visual stimulus and word prompt.
The word is “Incantation”.

Veronica
Blind.
Black.
Book.
A dimensional atlas.
A dream codex.
A cipher.
It becomes real when spoken.
A hall of mirrors.
A black ocean.
Endless space.
It becomes real when spoken.

Lucian
OK, hold this image in your mind.
Now continue.

Veronica
A symbolic language.
A thin veil.
Parallel dimensions.
It feels cold, like the movement of a ghost between worlds.
An outer intelligence.
A black ocean.
Birth.
Fear.
Electricity.
Panic.
Spiraling out.
Falling outward.
Disintegration.
An endless black space.
A magical incantation.
A new narrative.
It becomes real when spoken.
A focus of attention.
Whispered into existence.
Shine Bright, New Life.
Shine Bright, New Life.
Shine Bright, New Life.
Shine Bright, New Life.

Lucian
Hold this image in your mind.
Hold this image in your mind.
The word is “Incantation”.