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Review Of The Sixth Setouchi International Art Festival In Japan, Summer Session, Midori Yamamura

Perspectives in the Arts and Humanities Asia

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Storytelling In A Time Of Exigency, Kaisa Aquino

Perspectives in the Arts and Humanities Asia

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Examining The Creative Process Of Visual Artists: A Phenomenological Study, Filiberto Vargas

Dissertations

Creativity fuels problem solving and innovation, driving both economic growth and individual success. Yet, many schools and organizations fail to nurture it. Today, there is a decline in creativity scores among U.S. students. This is concerning since many of these students will be the future leaders of organizations and communities. For this reason, this dissertation explores the creative process of visual artists to better understand how creativity can be cultivated. Visual artists' perspectives and sense-and-meaning-making processes offer a unique view of innovation and creativity. However, there is limited research on the creative processes of contemporary visual artists from culturally diverse …

Approches Phénoménologiques Et Énactives En Création Artistique Et En Pédagogie (Phenomenological And Enactive Approaches In Artistic Creation And In Pedagogy), Ivan Magrin-Chagnolleau

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RÉSUMÉ. Cet article explore les approches phénoménologiques et énactives dans les domaines de la création artistique et de la pédagogie. L'auteur commence par partager son parcours personnel et professionnel, soulignant l'importance de résister à la « capture disciplinaire » ainsi que l'interdisciplinarité dans son travail. Il décrit sa découverte de la théorie de l'énaction de Francisco Varela et comment cette théorie a influencé sa pratique artistique et pédagogique. L'auteur donne plusieurs exemples de pratiques énactives, tant dans le domaine artistique que pédagogique. Par exemple, il mentionne l'utilisation du mindmapping comme une pratique énactive « sans le savoir », et une …

Event Report - A Fashion Exploration Journey / Douglas Gunn, Co-Curator Of "The Fashion Union"

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Douglas Gunn co-founded The Vintage Showroom, a London-based, definitive collection of 20th-century menswear. Growing up during the 1980's, a period marked by the popularity of American vintage styles, has fuelled in Gunn a parallel interest in classic American cinema and vintage clothing. Over the years, Gunn has avidly collected vintage pieces and focused on showcasing the craftsmanship and durability of past garments. Gunn co-curates the Hong Kong Design Institute's (HKDI) upcoming exhibition, "The Fashion Union", which centres around workwear. Here, he tells us more about the exhibition and his views on the current trends in workwear and vintage fashion.

Interview - The Ripples Caused By A Vinyl Record / "V Music Library" Drives Change In The Music Industry / An Interview With Dr Wong Chi-Chung

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In recent years, a resurgence of retro culture has seen vinyl records embraced by a new generation. Dr Wong Chi-chung is a prominent local music enthusiast as well as a radio DJ, curator, university professor, and music producer. In the 1980s, he volunteered at Commercial Radio's second channel (now known as CR903) during his undergraduate years. He created music programmes that showcasing local and international music and their backstories, establishing a nearly 40-year DJ career that has made him a pioneer in expanding the local music scene. Recently, Dr Wong collaborated with the Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) on the …

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Interview - Immersive Journey Through The Impressionist Era

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In 1874, Paris hosted the first Impressionist exhibition, a groundbreaking event in the art world that is now being recreated through virtual reality (VR) technology. This exclusive interview features three co-producers: Agnès Garaudel, General Manager of GEDEON Experiences; representatives from the Musée d'Orsay; and Emmanuel Guerriero, co-founder of Excurio and creator of immersive exploration formats and their related narrative frameworks. They discuss their latest immersive exhibition, " Tonight with the Impressionists, Paris 1874 – a VR Experience", and how it allows audiences to deeply experience a creatively rich era. The exhibition will run at HKDI Gallery from January to May …

Theme Story - Rethinking The Relationship Between Design And Self / An Exploration Of Object-Oriented Ontology

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The influence of design extends far beyond mere form and function; it subtly shapes the way we exist. Ontology, the philosophical study of "being", examines the nature, categories, and interrelations of various entities in the world. Object-Oriented Ontology (OOO) further subverts traditional subject-object perspectives by asserting that objects are not merely passive accessories to human actions but possess their own meanings and agency. This philosophical approach has not only inspired artistic creation but has also profoundly impacted contemporary design.

Theme Story - The Interweaving Of Reality And Virtuality / The Significance Of The Online World To Real Identity

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In modern society, our identities extend beyond the names and faces we present in real life. The development of the online world has provided us with the opportunity to shape new selves in the digital realm. From daily sharing on Facebook to creating unique avatars in the metaverse, virtual spaces influence how we present ourselves and alter how we interact with others. We traverse different platforms, engaging with the world through diverse forms of identity—sometimes as an extension of our authentic selves, and, at other times, as a means of concealment.

Theme Story - Discovering Your Image, Identity, And Position

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Fashion is more than just clothing; design transcends mere aesthetic desire and becomes a journey of self-discovery. In our daily choices, how do we use design to weave our identities?

From the luxurious garments of royalty to the casual T-shirts and jeans of the masses, clothing serves not just to cover our bodies but as a medium for expressing identity, preferences, and cultural backgrounds. Whether it's a basic white T-shirt or a limited edition sneaker collaboration, these choices conceal a narrative of self-expression. Fashion acts as a "non-verbal message" in our lives, allowing individuals to showcase their personal styles without …

Theme Story - From Gender Stereotypes To Multicultural Transformation

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Over the past few decades, societal perceptions of gender roles have undergone a seismic shift. Traditionally, boys and girls were assigned distinct roles, leading to stereotypes regarding behaviour, interests, and career choices. However, with the advancement of social culture, these boundaries have gradually blurred, prompting a reevaluation of gender roles and heralding a more inclusive multicultural era.

Theme Story - Inclusive Design / The Aesthetics Of Gender Neutrality

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In today's rapidly changing society, gender labels are being re-examined and deconstructed. From personal attire to corporate spaces, the role of design extends beyond mere functionality to become a conduit for ideas. Gender is not only a cultural symbol or a marker of social identity; it is a fluid spectrum. As traditional gender boundaries blur, designers are beginning to question what true freedom is. How can design enable everyone to express their authentic selves without restraint? "Inclusive design" responds to these questions, transcending gender frameworks to make products, spaces, and experiences more flexible and open. This approach not only meets …

Theme Story - Breaking The Dichotomy Of Gender / How Non-Binary Concepts Influence Contemporary Fashion, Art, And Interior Design

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In recent years, the binary opposition of gender has begun to disintegrate, reflecting a broader cultural shift towards the acceptance of diverse identities. We are living in a time that champions the recognition of multiple identities and advocates for the freedom of self-expression. The rise of gender-neutral design is not merely a change in design trends; it represents a significant social phenomenon. It serves as a reminder that rigid stereotypes should confine no individual's existence. Whether it is the clothing we wear, the furniture we choose for our homes, or the art we create, all these elements explore a central …

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Interfaces Gráficas Y Género: Impacto En Discursos Normativos, Marco V. Ferruzca, Paulo C. Portilla, Juan Villegas, Román A. Mora

GDI. Revista de investigación de Género, Diseño e Innovación

El diseño de interfaces gráficas de usuario generalmente considera una reflexión sobre propiedades vinculadas a aspectos visuales como el color, las imágenes, la tipografía, etc. Asimismo, algunos aspectos del usuario se ponen también a consideración como su edad, cultura, experiencia, género, entre otros. Sin embargo, la noción de género sólo se reduce a un binarismo para definir si la interfaz gráfica encaja en la categoría mujer u hombre. Muy pocos investigadores se han detenido a profundizar en el discurso heteronormativo que puede desprenderse de la interpretación de significado de una interfaz gráfica como consecuencia de la interrelación entre usuariogénerocomputadora. El …

Infografía: El Nexo De Unión Entre Ciencia Y Diseño Gráfico, Ángel Serrano Valverde, Almudena Torres Pardo

GDI. Revista de investigación de Género, Diseño e Innovación

En la divulgación científica, tanto en la que se realiza en congresos de alto impacto y nivel académico, como en la que encontramos en los museos, en los libros de texto o en las redes sociales, se están utilizando infografías. Principalmente, para explicar procesos complejos y sucesos no observables sin el uso de instrumentación específica, o no reproducibles con sencillez.

Este artículo investiga esa relación entre ciencia y diseño a través de la infografía, recorriendo la historia de la infografía científica y su uso en los diferentes ámbitos divulgativos actuales.

Desde un punto de vista científico y de diseño, analizaremos …

It Is Not Her Fault She Didn’T Know Mary Had A Lamb, Samer Ridikkuluz

Theses and Dissertations

“It is not her fault she didn’t know Mary had a lamb” is not an Arab Queer conflict. It is the genocide of everything they told me art was and the decolonial clarity of what art can be. Whether it be bridging the gap between the East and the West, the straights and the gays, or me and the world—I investigate the human condition, the parts we play, and how identity evolves and hides.

How Eye See, Now I See, Michael Anthony Simon

Theses and Dissertations

Michael Anthony Simon’s paper addresses ideas surrounding the fluid nature of perception, time, and ideas of control, or lack there-of. Creating a symbolic relationship between paintings and sculpture. Simon both embraces and confuses the notion that understanding is never truly stable or secure.

Ultraviolent, Jin Mateo Kim

Theses and Dissertations

How do you reconceive yourself in a society that has failed you? Jin Mateo Kim's works examine the reckoning of self-conception in postwar youth subculture of the 1960s.

To Swallow The Stars, Catie Dillon

Theses and Dissertations

Through abstract paintings of illuminated voids, Catie Dillon explores ideas of interconnectedness. In "To Swallow the Stars", she traces the layers of her process, examining the function of gesture, color, light, and space as a means to capture the ineffable.

List Of No's, Hwi Hahm

Theses and Dissertations

Through abstract paintings with an emphasis on the absence of the human form, Hwi Hahm creates an esoteric, veiled expression, prompting the question: when do swaths of paint become something? In this paper he discusses the dissociation of identity, and how it offers a balance between material properties and the illusionistic possibilities of painting.

Victim/Perpetrator, David D. Moy

Theses and Dissertations

Throughout this text, David Moy will discuss the inner working of his investigation on image overload and materialization. Through tactics of blurring, erasure, and layering he achieves obfuscation in his printed media. In doing so, he questions the compounding nature of image/text that negate themselves in the larger context of time in the digital age.

Shapes That Hide Their Shadows, Jennifer Blaine

Theses and Dissertations

shapes that hide their shadows concerns itself with the mutability of memory. The complexities of girlhood to womanhood, and the way we are shaped by place and space, are explored through the artist recounting childhood memories connected to her grandparents' hometowns. Divided into three different sections, the artist discusses drawing as medium, creating a lexicon through using visual symbols, and the logistics of building your own archive.

Xxx, Samuel Tucker Claxton

Theses and Dissertations

In XXX Tucker correlates the rise in online hookup apps and the fall of queer nightlife spaces to show how the internet has affected gay cruising spaces. They relate their installation-based work to the ideas of liminal spaces and Jean Baudrillard's

hyperreal. Further, they contextualize their practice within the scope of Robert Grober's work.

Serious Music With Bea Witkin: An Upper West Side Audio Walk, Megan Hattie Stahl

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Serious Music with Bea Witkin is a site-specific audio walk on New York City’s Upper West Side produced by Megan Hattie Stahl. This immersive, musical documentary explores and extends the life and work of composer Beatrice Witkin (1916-1990). Across four stationary chapters and three walking interludes, participants follow a one-mile route from Riverside Park to Straus Park by way of Witkin’s longtime residence on West End Avenue. Through guided narration, archival music, interviews and recordings of contemporary musicians sight-reading a 1985 string quartet piece by Witkin, Serious Music invites listeners to consider where music begins and ends.

Witkin, who graduated …

You Get That From Me, Robyn Duncan

Theses and Dissertations

You Get That From Me is a mixed-media, collage-based film that integrates personal portraits, allegorical maps, and digital collages with spoken narration to craft a stylistic memoir of a pivotal period in my life: the transition from childhood to motherhood.