Charles Darwin:
"A scientific man ought to have no wishes, no affections - a mere heart of stone."
"A scientific man ought to have no wishes, no affections - a mere heart of stone."
Florence Nightingale:
"How very little can be done under the spirit of fear."
For Darwin, the axonometrics were mainly designed to be centralised, focused, and singular, so as to give rise to the idea of "no wishes, no affections - a mere heart of stone." Their singularity reflects Darwin's suggestion that a "scientific man" should have a singular aim - scientific knowledge.
Placing these spaces behind the Edge will allow a more literal interpretation of the "heart of stone" idea. However, placement in front of the Edge provides opportunities for less obvious connections with the quote. For example, a floating sensation can be created, leading to feelings of isolation, and eventually no affections and wishes.
For Nightingale, the axonometrics were designed on an idea of movement, hidden spaces, and the precarious arrangment of spaces. This is meant to instill mystery and uncertainty as one moves through the volume, creating an atmosphere of fear and anxiety.
Placement behind the Edge allows fear to be created through the manipulation of light and darkness through the space, whilst placement in front of the Edge allows the precarious arrangements to create fear in combination with height and isolation.
