Before stuff coalesces into symbols before our consciousness in dreams what form does it take? And after we awake, what happens to it? Does it de-alesce? Once we exit the narrative does it dissolve? Into what? Or does it continue without us, working away, influencing?

I mixed grated compressed charcoal with vegetable oil, poured onto 120gsm tracing paper, put another sheet on top and applied a Stanley blade over the top. The stuff swirled around like a lava lamp or projector

I made a film of one swirling around and left it over night. Peacock, leopard, weasel, vase…