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The Rites of Manhood : a performative embodiment
No full textThis paper explores which role textile has in the staging of masculinity through an investigation of fraternal groups. The project combines the themes textile craft, gender studies and men only secret societies and in this paper I explain the key concepts of my theoretical interests of my artistic practice which is performativity, masculinity and ritualization.
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No full textI’m looking for letters. It’s a little like learning how to read, suddenly there are signs to decipher everywhere. In the asphalt, in the trees, in the fences, in the paving stones. I gather what I find along the road. Everything is or can become a letter. mellanaochb.co
Främlingsland
No full textMitt examensarbete är en illustrerad bok som handlar om hur det är att leva länge utan förklaringar och förståelse för sig själv, om att få diagnoser som vuxen och allt som kommer med det. Om en värld som skaver, som behöver mötas iklädd ett skyddande lager. Om insikter, väntan, och att navigera vårdmöten och vardagen. Med utgångspunkt i personliga erfarenheter av att vara autistisk och ha ADHD undersöker jag det inre, det som inte syns för omvärlden
Ripples : The Interplay of Surface and Perception
No full textThis degree project, “Ripples,” explores the dynamic interplay of reflections in urban environments, focusing on how natural elements like puddles can transform the spatial experience and perception within these settings. Situated within the field of spatial design, this project emphasizes the potential of reflective surfaces to enrich urban spaces, making them more engaging and adaptable to environmental changes. The importance of “Ripples” lies in its ability to enhance urban livability and ecological awareness by integrating artfully designed reflective elements into everyday spaces. This approach addresses contemporary challenges such as increased rainfall and climate change, demonstrating how design can play a crucial role in urban sustainability and resilience. The project was conducted through a series of experiments and installations in diverse settings, including the Telefonplan tunnel and a controlled exhibition space at Konstfack. Using phenomenological methods alongside practical tools such as walking analyses and sensory observations, the project explored the effects of reflections caused by different materials and lighting conditions. Artistic interpretations through watercolour painting were also employed to conceptualize reflections abstractly, further enriching the study. Conclusions from “Ripples” suggest that thoughtful design interventions can significantly alter public engagement and enhance spatial perception, making everyday environments not only more aesthetically pleasing but also more responsive to human emotions and environmental factors. The project’s implications extend into future design practices, advocating for the integration of reflective surfaces in urban planning to foster environments that are not only functional but also inspirational, paving the way for a reflective future in urban design
Gjenskinn : et tegneserieprosjekt
No full textGjenskinn is a graphic novel about feeling stuck, and the attempt to walk it off. The comic follows the young student Mia as she leaves her apartment around midnight to go buy snacks, ending up on a trip that is both longer and more social than planned. Exploring themes of melancholia through excessive overthinking and awkward conversations, Gjenskinn tries to put images to feelings it's hard to put words to. It is a story about finding your way back (from the store), told with both humor and seriousness. Gjenskinn er en grafisk roman om følelsen av å stå fast og forsøket på å gå det av seg. Historien følger den unge studenten Mia når hun forlater leiligheten sin litt før midnatt for å kjøpe snacks, på en tur som både blir lengre og mer sosial enn planlagt. Tegneserien utforsker tema som melankoli gjennom alt fra kontinuerlig overtenking til kleine samtaler, og prøver å sette bilde på følelser det er vanskelig å sette ord på. Det er en historie om å finne veien tilbake (fra butikken), fortalt med både humor og alvor
Forget-Me-Not
No full textForget-Me-Not tells the story of my grandmother’s life as she shares the challenges of growing up in Poland during wartime, reflecting on the closeness of family and treasured traditions passed down through generations. Through tales and songs, she shares profound joy and a sense of belonging found in life’s simple moments. This book is a tribute to the countless women who have lovingly crafted and preserved cultural traditions for generations to come. Ornamental culture, often a source of belonging, is intentionally erased from people’s lives, robbing them of their identity. I started my visual exploration with research inspired by my grandmother’s stories and songs about feminism, folklore, and the powerful role of decoration. Through typography, posters, and bold colours, I explore my Polish cultural heritage
Turmoil & Sincerity
No full textDissecting the interplay between esotericism, capitalism, theatrics, and vulnerability within illustration and performance-installation. Trying to get closer to my audience through combining my artistic practice with my practice as a tarot-reader
Developing haptic attribute models as creative instruments for a hybrid food design community
No full textInterest in haptic perception is growing within the food design community due to the expanding knowledge of multi-sensory experiences across the design spectrum. Our aim was to investigate how haptic perception can be explored, defined and illustrated by interweaving our professional experiences and methods that reflect creative strategies from our aesthetic disciplines: industrial design, culinary arts and hospitality. We developed and conducted a series of practice-based research methods starting with three playful ‘aesthetic labs’ (A-labs), followed by the ‘five basic features-method’ (FBF). This resulted in unfolding four distinct ‘haptic attribute models’: the first three are designed for the ‘hand’, ‘mouth’ and ‘nose’ with the gestalt intention to ‘make’, and the fourth model is designed to guide an ‘embodied presence’ session to facilitate ‘awareness’. The configuration and definition of attributes in each model relate to each author’s professional experiences and emotions, which strengthen the connection between our respective aesthetic disciplines. The models serve as creative instruments to inspire a hybrid food design community for food and non-food applications and support practitioners, educators and researchers interested in haptics. We are dedicated to prototype new haptic attribute models to support research in haptics that are rooted in professional subjective experiences and facilitate ways of connecting disciplines within and beyond the field of aesthetics. We invite readers to share insights gained from applying these models to further their development and relevance
Att överföra en känsla till figurativt måleri
No full textI den här essän undersöker Hampus Sjöberg hur känslor och erfarenheter kan överföras till figurativt måleri, med fokus på teman som identitet och relationer. Med utgångspunkt från hans konstnärliga praktik, utforskar Hampus hur färg, form och narrativ fungerar som uttrycksmedel för att ge visuellt liv åt minnen och känslor. Genom att reflektera över barndomsupplevelser, sjukhusvistelser och relationer i livet undersöker han hur konst kan fungerar som en plats för både bearbetning och lekfullhet. Influenser från konsthistoria, populärkultur och HBTQ-kultur formar en viktig del i hans arbete, där konstnärliga uttryck som Michaelartz erbjuder en fristad för skapande och identitetsökande. Essän knyter samman det personliga och universella, med frågor om hur smärta och förlust samtdigt kan var drivkraft för kreativet och koppling till andra människor.