Syzygy and the Cyclic Nature of Arts Practice
This paper examines contemporary arts practice and interdisciplinary modes of exchange. It argues for a framework recognising the importance of borders, specifically to cross-disciplinary dialogue. Syzygy is an astronomical term, when three planets align. This has become an investigative model in ap...
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| description | This paper examines contemporary arts practice and interdisciplinary modes of exchange. It argues for a framework recognising the importance of borders, specifically to cross-disciplinary dialogue. Syzygy is an astronomical term, when three planets align. This has become an investigative model in approaching my practice, where a union of opposites reach resolution. I aim to use my arts practice and examples of current collaborations to reinforce this position. My visual arts practice utilises unlike materials that resist one another, creating heterogeneous forms. This transformative action results in an equilibrium: opposing forces of energy and exchange. Without this action, the structures would inevitably blend into homogeneity. Thus on a material level, resistance produces a necessary clarity – through unseen force. The same opposing force is vital to interdisciplinary modes of exchange, for a resistant, collaborative dynamism. The term ‘interdisciplinary’ can be misused to legitimate or excuse misguided cross-disciplinary research. This paper also proposes that interdisciplinary research can employ a syzygetical model, engaging mutually incompatible fields. In recognising the necessity of these borders to co-research, inter-relationships are viewed in a new light. Resistance and equilibrium are key factors within this critique, and I cite examples from my studio practice as the benefits of this transformative action. Collaborative projects with nanotechnologist, Chris Malajczuk, illustrations from SymbioticA , theorists and select artists will also be presented. This will reinforce the key idea that arts practice benefits from dynamic, dialogic force. |
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| spelling | curtin-20.500.11937-407352017-01-30T14:45:08Z Syzygy and the Cyclic Nature of Arts Practice Green, Miik Arts Practice Resistance Syzygy Conflict Dialogism This paper examines contemporary arts practice and interdisciplinary modes of exchange. It argues for a framework recognising the importance of borders, specifically to cross-disciplinary dialogue. Syzygy is an astronomical term, when three planets align. This has become an investigative model in approaching my practice, where a union of opposites reach resolution. I aim to use my arts practice and examples of current collaborations to reinforce this position. My visual arts practice utilises unlike materials that resist one another, creating heterogeneous forms. This transformative action results in an equilibrium: opposing forces of energy and exchange. Without this action, the structures would inevitably blend into homogeneity. Thus on a material level, resistance produces a necessary clarity – through unseen force. The same opposing force is vital to interdisciplinary modes of exchange, for a resistant, collaborative dynamism. The term ‘interdisciplinary’ can be misused to legitimate or excuse misguided cross-disciplinary research. This paper also proposes that interdisciplinary research can employ a syzygetical model, engaging mutually incompatible fields. In recognising the necessity of these borders to co-research, inter-relationships are viewed in a new light. Resistance and equilibrium are key factors within this critique, and I cite examples from my studio practice as the benefits of this transformative action. Collaborative projects with nanotechnologist, Chris Malajczuk, illustrations from SymbioticA , theorists and select artists will also be presented. This will reinforce the key idea that arts practice benefits from dynamic, dialogic force. 2015 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/40735 http://ijath.cgpublisher.com/product/pub.231/prod.82 Common Ground fulltext |
| spellingShingle | Arts Practice Resistance Syzygy Conflict Dialogism Green, Miik Syzygy and the Cyclic Nature of Arts Practice |
| title | Syzygy and the Cyclic Nature of Arts Practice |
| title_full | Syzygy and the Cyclic Nature of Arts Practice |
| title_fullStr | Syzygy and the Cyclic Nature of Arts Practice |
| title_full_unstemmed | Syzygy and the Cyclic Nature of Arts Practice |
| title_short | Syzygy and the Cyclic Nature of Arts Practice |
| title_sort | syzygy and the cyclic nature of arts practice |
| topic | Arts Practice Resistance Syzygy Conflict Dialogism |
| url | http://ijath.cgpublisher.com/product/pub.231/prod.82 http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/40735 |