Activities

Description:

Experimental fieldwork

The experimental fieldwork uses a tailored methodology which builds on micro-ethnography, conceptual metaphor theory and theories of dance, in combination with creative methods of capturing data (video-audio recording, drawing). This consists of immersive sessions with 12 textile designers and artists, where this methodology will be used to collect data about designers’ and artisans’ perceptions about sustainability in their work. Collected information will be further used in the art experimentation process.

Duration:

March-July 2024

Location:

Textile artisans’ workshops in Europe

Approach:

Micro Ethno-poetic fieldwork

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Description:

Arts-based practice

Collected data from the first stage of the project will be used to conduct different artistic experiments/installations. The practice-led approach will link ideas and concepts from parametric design, philosophy and installation to explore ways of organising and visualising data collected from textile artisans and artists. The results will inform new strategies and ways of immersively exhibiting textile work.

Duration:

August-December 2024

Location:

Project researcher’s workshop

Approach:

Artistic practice

Description:

Design Lab

The last project stage aims to open up experimentation with collected data to a broader audience by involving designers and students. A design lab with different activities for exploring ways of visualising collected data is the format through which this will be accomplished.

Duration:

February-July 2025

Location:

University of Cyprus/online

Approach:

Co-creative laboratory for designers/students