Lying down. Some thoughts.
When do we lie down? How do we feel when we lie down? What kind of spaces do we like to lie down in? What kind of surfaces do we like to lie on?
How do we feel when we see other people lying down in public spaces? Is this culturally specific?
Are there resting positions other than lying down? Is ‘reclining’ more socially acceptable than lying down?
What difference does clothing/appearance make to our reading of someone lying down?
What difference does the relative cleanliness/orderliness/height off the ground make to our perception of the reclining figure?
What is lying down like from the outside? – as the viewer.
What is lying down like from the inside? – as the experiencer
What difference in experience and perception if lying down with eyes open or eyes closed ?
What difference between public and private spaces when lying down/resting?
What structures, designs, spaces or circumstances would facilitate lying down for rest or pleasure?