Background Research for Multiplicities and Mutualities in the Imagination
It was important to me to begin this project by considering the relational space one has to themselves in their own mind. Certainly, the mind can be a space of self-bullying, self-abuse, and domination. It can be the site at which we rehearse and internalize all the inadequacies we are taught to believe about ourselves, largely because those manufactured insecurities can be directed toward marketable solutions. When trying to decide where to focus on
Inspiration: Abramovic’s The Artist Is Present
"In 2010 at MoMA, Abramović engaged in an extended performance called, The Artist Is Present. The work was inspired by her belief that stretching the length of a performance beyond expectations serves to alter our perception of time and foster a deeper engagement in the experience. Seated silently at a wooden table across from an empty chair, she waited as people took turns sitting in the chair and locking eyes with her. Over the course
Inspiration: Pujol’s The Listeners
"Listening to people and place has always been part of my practice. Nevertheless, the presidency of Donald Trump has heightened the need to listen to everyone in America." Read the full article by Thyrza Nichols Goodeve at the below link: https://brooklynrail.org/2018/12/1by1/The-Listeners-Ernesto-Pujol-2018
More about the work of Hunt and Hendrix
The following resources were used in the development of this artwork. As part of my research I took the Safe Conversations Essential course. https://www.amazon.com/Space-Between-Harville-Hendrix-ebook/dp/B072K9722C/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=the+space+between&qid=1622767548&sr=8-8 https://youtu.be/FfbfHtoHqiE Click here to learn more about Safe Conversations training: www.safeconversations.com
How ‘belonging’ goes beyond diversity and inclusion.
Read the article that inspired the participant prompt. http://anitasands.medium.com/diversity-and-inclusion-arent-what-matter-belonging-is-what-counts-4a75bf6565b5
Instructions for Listening for Understanding
The technique taught to participants was an adaptation of the Imago technique developed by relationship therapists and married partners, Harville Hendrix, Ph.D., and Helen LaKelly Hunt, Ph.D. It was originally used as a therapeutic technique, but they now teach the process to general audiences after realizing this listening skill is useful for anyone in any type of relationship. My career in public health heavily involves skill-building within systems and communities, so I took Hendrix
Awesome Design
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A Day in the Life: New Tendency
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New Minimalist: Joseph Dirand
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