Literature

 On Monday we had a good discussion around the use, value, place and role of literature with a focus on how this is located and used in module one and two particularly. 

Frank offered some interesting conceptual thinking that has arisen from reflecting on practice in the creative industries, these concepts 'empathy, inspiration, engagement' offer us examples of where to go next with reading and resources in order to contextualise our thinking and develop the articulation of this in writing. 

Natasha shared her process of actively seeking resources through reaching out to people and organisations around the areas she has been looking into. 

There were some good conversations around 'too much literature', making choices and the need to acknowledge and respect the work of those you are engaging with through literature, moving beyond a culture of 'quote grabbing' to 'back up' or affirm your own ideas. 

Think of literature in a broad sense (articles, videos, interviews, published art work as well as books) as a way of engaging with and learning from the work of others. Give respect to the work of those that have gone before you, those working around and across your field of practice. Look at how you are a part of this journey. What are your thoughts in relation to those of others? How might you see your own practice differently, more deeply from another perspective. Remind yourself not to get trapped into a single story by only reading and engaging with work that supports, is aligned with, comes from the same perspective as your own. Use literature to learn.

Look forward to hearing your thoughts through your own blogs on this..

 

A reminder:

Artist in conversation this Sunday's Open Discussion Group 8pm (UK time) with Dr Sam Murray

Zoom link on unihub (as previous Sunday sessions)