Creative Engagements with Ecologies of Place: Geopoetics, Deep Mapping and Slow Residencies

This book explores creative engagements with ecologies of place, proposing interdisciplinary collaborations through geopoetics, deep mapping, and slow residency. It challenges assumptions of solitary genius and possessive individualism, showcasing the ways in which ensemble creative undertakings are reactivating arts' relationship with place and transforming the role of the artist.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 244 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating exploration delves into a diverse array of innovative artistic endeavors that engage with the intricate tapestry of local environments, employing geopoetics, deep mapping, and slow residency to foster interdisciplinary collaborations in a spirit of "disciplinary agnosticism." Offering a transformative alternative to conventional interdisciplinarity, this groundbreaking work showcases the vast expanse of novel creative approaches and attitudes that challenge the notion of the solitary genius and the pervasive culture of "possessive individualism." Drawing upon a rich tapestry of perspectives, the book builds upon a diverse range of creative practices, juxtaposing the evolving dynamics of visual art and the evolving concept of the artist in their engagement with the ecologies of place. Through illustrative examples from established practices in the UK, Australia, the USA, and other emerging practices from around the world, the book offers a vivid portrayal of how ensemble creative endeavors are revitalizing the artist's relationship with place and reshaping the artist's role in the twenty-first century.

This book appeals to a wide range of individuals, including artists, art educators, environmental activists, cultural geographers, place-based philosophers, and postgraduate students, as well as anyone passionate about revitalizing places through creative work in the twenty-first century. Its insights and methodologies offer valuable perspectives and tools for those seeking to forge new connections between art, environment, and society.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367545765