Research
Research is a two edged sword; truths on paper are often distilled into essentialiaties that no longer apply to the slightly messier workings of real life. Which is why, when it comes to understanding, creativity is a necessary feature in any type of research. Personally, I like to be on the focal point between creativity and content; where the artist deals with strategy or where policymakers need to understand the creative city. The balance between creativity and content works both ways, read more about my artistic research practice below. Currently I work for the Heritage Lab that is part of the Reinwardt Academy, looking into what heritage thinking can do for other working environments. I’'ve done research for Terra Arts Projects and helped with a secotor analysis for Blueyard comissioned by the province of Gelderland and City of Arnhem.
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Place is an immensely underestemated aspect in research. Like moving an object from the street to the museum, or even between streets can change everything, the same goes for research. I enjoy walking and organising walks to incite awareness on the importance of place in critical thinking. One of my favorites was a walk through the Vondelpark with philosophy professor Paul Ziche (UU) for the Philosophical festival DRIFT, where we invited visitors of the festival to discuss the authenticity of nature in city parks. I’'ve also organised artistic research practices for Terra Art Projects, voluntary for Ruru huis at the Sonsbeek Biennal 2016 and have been part of Art Collective MAW.
