Wymering Manor: Site Visit

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Table of Contents

• Highlights
• Site Analysis(On the go)
• Soulful Reflections at the Church Garden
• Task 1: Feeling Textures and history
• Task 2: Blind fold sketching through memories
• Task 3: Drawing our breathe
• Journey Through Senses, Preservation, and Purpose
• Share A Breathe
  • Script words

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Highlights

Site Analysis(On the go)

The walk from Cosham station to Wymering Manor House was fascinating as I observed the local surroundings to analyze my journey to the site.

The sketch I created offers a basic site analysis of my experience during the walk.

The site is not in a prime location. It’s right next to St. Peter and St. Paul Church, which holds potential for future use of Wymering Manor House. There’s also a large graveyard across from the church, adding a spiritual connection to the site.

Soulful Reflections at the Church Garden

During breaks, I’ve noticed that many students gather in the church’s garden, even though it’s also a graveyard. It made me reflect on the essence of life and the natural cycle. The atmosphere was filled with existence and memories, creating a sense of peace, unity, and legacy.

I wondered about the stories we were making now and the ones hidden beneath us. Our footprints we left at the church, along with the untold tales at the church but long time ago, caught my attention.

Can the future of Wymering Manor continue the theme of what i felt?

Task 1: Feeling Textures and history

First, our group entered the front garden of the house. We start an exploration of the exterior, running our hands along the old facade. As I touch the surface, I notice both flat and textured areas with various materials.

Task 2: Blind fold sketching through memories

Our task involved blindfolding ourselves and start to sketch what we feel or encounter. We repeated this process four times, each time exploring different parts of the house.

I realized how our thoughts can make things seem larger than they are when we try to draw them from memory. While blindfolded and sketching, it felt like the paper’s scale was infinite. However, when I removed the blindfold and saw my drawing, it was smaller than I had imagined.

Task 3: Drawing our breathe

We did similar activities inside the space. First, we express our breath as lines and record its sounds.

Then, we played these recordings together at the same time. It made me feel a strong sense of unity as we were looking at our unique drawings.

Each group of four received a large sheet and markers. The task was to draw continuously for 15 minutes without lifting the marker from the paper. We decided to begin in the middle and work outward. When the countdown started, we stayed quiet but connected to each other..

We also tried a task where we held each other’s hands and, while blindfolded, sketched their details.

It was an extraordinary experience, creating a spiritual atmosphere. Feeling connected to each other and to nature , it was truly inspiring.

Journey Through Senses, Preservation, and Purpose

Upon completing the assigned tasks, I had the chance to listen to Wymering Manor, understanding its features, materials, and existence. I believe its appearance, seen with its historical materials, holds immense value in Portsmouth, being the city’s oldest building.

Hence, my aim is to redefine its function for a greater purpose while preserving its historical interiors through necessary repairs. The tasks I undertook allowed me to explore my senses within the building, and I envision Future visitors experiencing a similar sensory journey within this historic space will learn to value their presence through senses.

Share A Breathe

We were assigned the task of drawing our breath and sharing it with a colleague. During my visit to Hyde Park in London, I chose to represent my breath alongside the scenic river surroundings.

Script words

• Time Freeze
• Nature Sound
• Organised thoughts
• Artistic views
• Connection