liminaliaristas

Liminaliaristas is a term that has emerged in online communities, particularly those discussing aesthetics, psychology, and speculative fiction. It generally refers to individuals who are fascinated by or identify with liminal spaces. Liminal spaces, in this context, are environments or states that are transitional, in-between, or occupy a threshold. Examples often cited include empty hallways, deserted malls, abandoned schools, or the period between sleep and wakefulness.

The term itself is a portmanteau of "liminal," meaning occupying a position at, or on both sides of, a boundary or threshold, and a suffix indicating a person or follower. Therefore, a liminaliarista is someone who is drawn to or studies these liminal phenomena. Their interest may stem from a sense of uncanny familiarity, nostalgia for these often-unpeopled places, or an exploration of the psychological states associated with transition and ambiguity.

The fascination with liminaliaristas and liminal spaces is often explored through visual media, such as photography and digital art, which capture the eerie stillness and evocative atmosphere of these locations. It can also be discussed in online forums and social media groups where people share experiences, theories, and creative works related to the concept. The appeal is often rooted in the feeling of being on the edge of something, a state of neither here nor there, which can evoke a range of emotions from unease to a peculiar sense of peace or contemplation.