AS HOLA
(2025)
author(s): Aðalheiður Sigursveinsdóttir
published in: Research Catalogue, Iceland University of the Arts
AS this is an informal tale, restating my master’s studies.
AS I was in the midst of a Uturn, entering formal art education, my hopes and expectations were unclear but deeply felt.
AS ever, I feel compelled to question, review, examine some more. AS every question gives an indication to the inner world of the questioner. AS if I want to know if there is a pattern or a path?
AS a collector I have documented, framed and reflected with words and stored. As curators act I showcase my creative learning journey.
Interview with Rasmus Albertsen - the man behind "The Holy Mushroom"
(2024)
author(s): Rasmus Albertsen
published in: Stockholm University of the Arts (SKH)
Rasmus Albertsen is interviewed by Rasmus Albertsen about his film stop-motion animated film: "The Holy Mushroom". The text reflects on Albertsens thoughts about his proces: writing the story, creating the characters and the scenography. Furthermore it's about imperfect animation, nostalgia and archetypes.
taiteen vaikuttavuus
(2020)
author(s): Pekka Kantonen
published in: RUUKKU - Studies in Artistic Research
Vaikuttamisen festivaali oli vuosina 2016–2018 Baltic Circle -teatterifestivaalin osakokonaisuus, jossa etsittiin ja tutkittiin taiteen mahdollisuuksia vaikuttaa ja luoda vaikuttavuuden tiloja. Tämä ekspositio käsittelee taiteen vaikuttavuutta käsittelevää taiteellista tutkimustani, jonka toteutin festivaalin osana. Sovelsin tutkimuksessa tohtorintyöni metodia, videokuvan sukupolvittelua (Generational filming). Haastatteluissa tiedustelin festivaalin tekijöiden ja osallistujien näkemyksiä festivaalin vaikuttavuudesta. Haastattelin heitä sekä ennen tapahtumaa että sen jälkeen. Jälkimmäisessä haastattelussa kukin haastateltava näki koosteen edellisestä kerrasta ja reflektoi aiempia kommenttejaan. Projektin lopussa järjestimme työpajan, jossa keskusteltiin taiteen vaikuttavuudesta kuvaamieni videoiden pohjalta.
Tutkimuskysymykseni nousevat saamastani työtehtävästä: Mitä videokuvan sukupolvittelun avulla voi kertoa festivaaliin osallistuvien näkemyksistä taiteen vaikuttavuudesta? Mitä metodi tuo esiin taiteen vaikutuksesta festivaalin osallistujiin? Millä tavalla metodi tuo esiin osallistujien näkemyksiä taiteen yhteiskunnallisesta merkityksestä? Millaista itsereflektiota metodi synnyttää? Vaikuttavatko videoidut haastattelut kokemukseen taiteesta? Mitä metodi tuo esiin taiteen mitattavuudesta? Mitä taiteellinen lähestymistapa tuo taiteen vaikuttavuuden tutkimiseen?
コスプレ ko su pu re — Ti dedico corpo e animæ
(last edited: 2025)
author(s): Gloria Furlan
This exposition is in progress and its share status is: visible to all.
This research explores the phenomenon of Cosplay as experienced by Cosplayers themselves through a subjective lens.
A project that stems from specific personal attitudes and inclinations to the practice of Cosplay — コスプレ kosupure — in relation to japanese entertainment media. The focus of the analysis resides in individuals influenced to the point of bordering on obsession, surrounded by characters from works of Japanese animation, illustration and graphics — Anime, Manga and RPG — culminating in the practice of donating one’s body through the practice of interpretation, assimilation and appropriation.
Consistencies and idiosyncrasies between assumptions and experience are addressed starting from Japanese imagery, cultivated by years of tactile and vivid experience of this practice as carried out in Italy.
The impact and perceived impact of the journey facilitated a firsthand, lived experience through my month-long stay in Toshima, one of Tokyo’s twenty three special districts. The reiteration of this practice in the country accredited for the birth and export of Cosplay, put to test the skills and preconceptions developed over years of experience and virtual exploration. Analyzed the ideological presuppositions set forth by Luca Vanzella in Cosplay culture: fenomenologia dei costume players italiani, found within my personal experience in Italy, the same were used as a key to reading and interpreting the experience in Japan, analyzing points of contact and divergence. Through this paper I wish to document the vivid aspects of a research at a still embryonic state, without rushing to judgment.
A vision that is not intended to be faithful to reality as a focused image, but rather as the perception of light imprinted in the first impact with the retina. It represents, in its essence, an investigation that reports testimonies and subjective experiences, exploring with individuals the value placed on their choice of character, the reasons for choosing to lend one’s body to such practice. The unambiguous presence of the self, versus, the assumptions of loss of identity and desire for escape in the link between Cosplayer, performance act and self-perception. Analyzing the relational dynamics between Cosplayers and those shared personas, with a focus on the figure of the otaku and the way it relates to this practice.
This printed object consists of 2 main parts; the first visual and graphic and the second textual and theoretical. Bound together by the “japanese stab binding” technique, that has been appropriated in correlation to the practice of Cosplay. Becoming not only a physical link, but also a key conceptual and graphic element. Giving body and matter to the characters that make up the term Cosplay.
Cultural and Deliberative Public Ecologies
(last edited: 2025)
author(s): Adelheid Mers
This exposition is in progress and its share status is: visible to all.
From 2008 - 2010, I served as an embedded artist with the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) at the City of Chicago, accompanying the development of the Digital Access Agenda, and the Smart Chicago Recovery proposal.
In 2012, a new mayor initiated a Cultural Plan process for Chicago. Invited by the director for Cultural Planning for the City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, I conducted a Cultural Plan open house for attendees of the Chicago Creative Expo.
This opened a door, locally, for organizations to consider more formal inclusion of art inflected perspectives in community and urban planning processes. Between 2012 and 2014, I was invited to work with the Foundation for Homan Square, the South East Chicago Commission, the Evanston Art Center, and the arts funding organization, 3Arts. SAIC graduate students participated in all Deliberative Cultural Ecology projects.
HEAR THE VISIONS: sacred materials and archeology of findings
(last edited: 2024)
author(s): Clara Marchana
This exposition is in progress and its share status is: visible to all.
Sacred materials and archeology of findings
Design 1 and 2, Do and Document Assignments, Research Line, Artistic Research
Master Choreography at Codarts University of the Arts in Rotterdam and Fontys School of Fine and Performing Arts in Tilburg, Netherlands
WEGE 2 - ...sich in Raum und Zeit erzählen
(last edited: 2022)
author(s): Florian Tanzer, Andrea Sodomka, Doris Ingrisch
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...sich in Raum und Zeit erzählen
Gespräche ueber Haltungen, Vorgehensweisen, Lebenswege, kuenstlerische Konzepte... im Dazwischen. Das Interdisziplinaere hinterfragen, mit Menschen deren Wege und Erfolge in Zwischenraeumen daheim sind.
AS this is an informal tale, restating my master’s studies. AS I was in the midst of a Uturn, entering formal art education, my hopes and expectations were unclear but deeply felt. AS ever, I feel compelled to question, review, examine some more. AS every question gives an indication to the inner world of the questioner. AS if I want to know if there is a pattern or a path? AS a collector I have documented, framed and reflected with words and stored. As curators act I showcase my creative learning journey.open exposition comments (0)
Rasmus Albertsen is interviewed by Rasmus Albertsen about his film stop-motion animated film: "The Holy Mushroom". The text reflects on Albertsens thoughts about his proces: writing the story, creating the characters and the scenography. Furthermore it's about imperfect animation, nostalgia and archetypes.open exposition comments (0)
Sacred materials and archeology of findings Design 1 and 2, Do and Document Assignments, Research Line, Artistic Research Master Choreography at Codarts University of the Arts in Rotterdam and Fontys School of Fine and Performing Arts in Tilburg, Netherlandsopen exposition comments (0)
What is Hrerta wearing todayopen exposition comments (0)
...sich in Raum und Zeit erzählen Gespräche ueber Haltungen, Vorgehensweisen, Lebenswege, kuenstlerische Konzepte... im Dazwischen. Das Interdisziplinaere hinterfragen, mit Menschen deren Wege und Erfolge in Zwischenraeumen daheim sind.open exposition comments (0)