Sleep Spindle Exhibition by Line Boogaerts

sleep spindle is a brief rhythmic burst of brain activity occurring during Stage 2 sleep. These spindles play a crucial role in maintaining deep sleep by suppressing external stimuli. They filter environmental noise so the sleeper remains in a calm, undisturbed state, promoting both the depth and continuity of sleep.

The Sleep Spindle installation consists of multiple videos and layers of drawings on glass combined with projected images. These works reference the impact of noise on sleep and how, during sleep, our thoughts shift between the day’s memories and external influences.

Noise is visualised through marks on the glass and in the projection, forming a subtle image of how our sleep is shaped by impressions from the outside world.

Line Boogaerts
In her practice, Line Boogaerts creates temporary drawings on windows using materials like tinted oil, soap, and brushes. By playing with opaque and transparent zones, she transforms the view of the landscape or interior behind them: some details disappear, others are highlighted, opening new perspectives and insights.

Acknowledgements
Iris Vantieghem, Werktank: Kurt D’Haeseleer, Anouk Robbeets, Charlotte Van Brugghe, Ief Spincemaille, Ditmar Goes, Mei-Lan Ng, Els Vermeersch and Luc Vandierendonck of Wit.h, Maarten Buyl and Raphael Malfliet (Extant), Christoph De Boeck, Jan Desmedt, City of Leuven and the support of the Flemish Government.