From a philosophical point-of-view I am unclear how it is possible to
undertake
a hermeneutic analysis of one's own work. The problem seems to stem from the
activities of production and interpretation being conducted in the same
socio-historical context. Am I missing something?
Michael Biggs
At 08:06 05/03/02 +0000, you wrote:
>
> Hello Simon,
> You wrote:
> Observing the act of drawing raises many facinating issues to do with the
> relationship between body and soul. Drawing could be a way of translating
> interiority and a manifestation of soul.
>
> I think that you make a good point here, although I'm not clear on exactly
> what you mean by 'soul'. My own research focusses on meaning and
> interpretation in the context of drawing practice by way of a hermeneutical
> analysis of my own practice. It is based on a philosophical enquiry as to
the
> nature of our being-in-the-world.
> I think that there is a lot of scope within the field of art and design
> research for projects that are derived from a more emotional perspective as
> well as for cognitive research issues of artistry or perception.
> Jac Saorsa
>
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