A Study of Multisensory Mixed Media Art with Using Fabric Scraps to Create the Sukpirom Space

Abstract

The elderly is a stage of life which undergoes various changes, including physical, mental, and social aspects. Mental health issues commonly include depression, lack of happiness, a gloomy and melancholic mood, and a loss of enthusiasm. Creating good mental health for the elderly can be achieved through activities opening up new experiences and create spaces for mental well-being by stimulating sensory perception. The researcher has recognized the importance of promoting good mental health in the elderly. The objective of this research was 1) to study the art of multisensory mixed media. The researcher has determined the scope and related into the objective, including: studying the art of multisensory mixed media , and materials from fabric scraps to create works. The population was 100 elderly people with 60 years old as key informants to create a prototype. The research tool was a structured questionnaire with a purposive sampling. The reliability was evaulated by 3 experts.
The results showed the art of multisensory mixed media with using fabric scraps could perform the beauty and overall atmosphere in the Sukpirom area. The content represented the social values arising from 1970-1990 (2513 –2533 BE.) It was divided into 3 patterns based on the level of amusing by determining the size of space for each room. 4x2 meters, including the zone 1 Manpirom was a form of fabric scrap to create a variety of natural flowers. When elderly people have walked through the zone, they could smell essential oil with olfactory sensory. For zone 2, Happy memory was a wall pattern of fabric scraps. When the elderly people touched and pushed on the wall, photos of important events from 2513 to 2533 BE. would occur on touching and vision. In Zone 3, Disco was a combination of fabric scraps and a light bulb via music. Elderly people could select a song from the jukebox. With the rhythm of music, their body was movement vibe. It showed both visual and auditory sensory. The results could be applied in the design of a wellness space for the elderly people to promote and enhance good mental health in the future.