David - I'm interested by what you refer to as phennomenological drawing -
or 'ecopoiesis' - would love to know more - do you have anything I might
read on this? Thanks you!
On a different note, I wonder how many people found their way to the Royal
Academy in London for the RSA Summer Exhibition? There was one particular
gallery that showcased some really interesting drawings - all by non-artists
(e.g, well-known choreographers, chemsits, physisists and surgeons) - most
interesting! The exhibition ends on the 16th August - theis Saturday.
Best wishes
Maulfry
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Haley" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 1:29 PM
Subject: Re: Another urgent request for information for The Independent!
> Dear Sue Grayson Ford
>
> I am very pleased that the topic of drawing for health has broken out
> of the bounds of therapy, this is as you suggest a large topic and any
> meaningful needs to at least recognise this. Through my work as an
> ecological artist, researcher and postgraduate course leader I am
> exploring different drawing activities - not all are healthy.
> However, between the observations and inventions of Leonardo da Vinci,
> the sublimity of Paul Klee, the Happenings of Alan Kaprow, the
> performances of Joseph Beuys and the philosophy Michaelle D'Certeau,
> David Hockney talked about 'the way we depict space determines what we
> do with it'. The ability to be conversant in a visual language that
> allows us to be connected to our environment is crucial for us to find
> our place in the world - a sort of 'eco-individuation'. However,
> visual languages, like written and verbal languages may carry power and
> have cultural constraints - we can see the right to own the world in
> Descartes' grid system and the right to control it in Renaissance
> rectilinear perspective. And so, I pursue a form of 'phenomenological
> drawing', that is understanding the way things draw themselves. I call
> it 'ecopoiesis' and will developing a series of postgraduate workshops
> in this in the coming year - the way we depict or world determines what
> we do with it.
>
> I hope this is a useful addition to your inquiry. Please let me know
> if you would like more information.
>
> Best Regards
>
> David
>
> David Haley BA(Hons) MA Research Fellow
>
> SEA: Social & Environmental Arts Research Centre (MIRIAD)
> Leader of MA Art As Environment
> Manchester Metropolitan University
> Postgraduate Research Centre
> Cavendish North Building, Cavendish Street,
> Manchester M15 6 BY
>
> Tel: +44 (0)161 247 1093
> Fax: +44 (0)161 2476870
>
> On 12 Aug 2004, at 12:11, Drawing Power (info) wrote:
>
> > This is sent on behalf of Sue Grayson Ford, Director of the Campaign
> > for
> > Drawing.
> > I have already asked for contributions to brief the Independent
> > journalist,
> > Julia Stuart, who is preparing an article on drawing and health. My
> > thanks
> > to those who responded. You should be contacted soon. However the
> > article
> > has broadened out from exploring drawing in therapy to considering much
> > broader topics(see questions below). If you wish to contribute to this
> > article, please contact me quickly.
> > Best wishes
> > Sue Grayson Ford
> > [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
> > Tel/Fax: 020 8351 1719
> > Campaign website: www.drawingpower.org.uk
> > <http://www.drawingpower.org.uk>
> >
> >
> > DRAWING IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH
> >
> >
> > Over the last decade, a growing body of research indicates the link
> > between
> > social well-being and arts activity - and drawing rates high.
> >
> >
> > Like all absorbing and enjoyable tasks, drawing affects physiological
> > functions, lowering heart, blood pressure and respiratory rates
> > it creates hand/eye co-ordination, stimulating neurological pathways
> > (a kind
> > of gym for the mind);
> > not least by involving an act of creativity, it increases self-esteem
> > and a
> > sense of connection with the world.
> > Is this so? Is there anyone on The Drawing Research Network who can
> > support
> > this?
>
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