User:Michel W/Final presentation
Special⊹Issue
Special Issue22🥀
⊹ Throughout Special Issue 22: Radio Worm: Protocols for an Active Archive, I had the opportunity to explore and participate in various forms of "publishing". For instance, I gained insights into creating experimental radio shows within small groups. On October 10th, Alessia, Zuzu, and I broadcasted a radio show titled "Destroy the Protocool(酷)" at Worm. Additionally, I organized a ⊹Protocol Meditation⊹ online event, guiding participants on achieving peace of mind while contemplating the true essence of archives through therapeutic methods. Furthermore, we incorporated the sharing of a beautiful poem by Marissa Micah Schut titled My Body is an Archive into our program.
I've always been interested in the relationships between the body, soul and mind. Also, themes like vulnerability, intimacy, sensation, and connecting to the spiritual aspects.
Durning SI 22, I realize that I'm eager to explore cyberfeminism further in my future practice.
⊹ For SI22 Signal Lost: Archive Unzipped, I created an artistic installation using recycled materials such as tape, wire, earphones, and vinyl records. The installation does not adhere to a specific design or shape; rather, it is loose and improvisatory, mirroring the chaotic nature of an apocalypse catching us unprepared. The predominant colors are black, grey, and neo-green/yellow, akin to the tones found on Worm’s website. Within the installation, the audience can peruse paper notes containing snippets of the narrative and take them away if they resonate. Additionally, a space is provided for visitors to leave messages by writing texts and placing them within the installation.
Special Issue23🕸️
⊹ At Special Issue 23: Quilting infrastructures, I have always been fascinated by the concepts of quilting and feminism, which involve weaving, sewing, networking, and the combination of different projects and topics. I am particularly drawn to the idea of drawing parallels between the intricate patterns of quilting and the complex codes and networks of digital spaces, while also exploring the significance of seams, both digitally and physically. Quilting also evokes associations with craftivism and feminist methodologies, prompting me to ponder how these approaches can be creatively integrated.
⊹ During a prototyping class, Senka and I decided to embark on creating a "digital quilting game" using Python. The game operates within a terminal interface, allowing players to weave a digital quilt using ASCII art characters and emojis. Fabric is used to create patterns, resulting in a quilt, while scissors are employed to cut it in half. My enduring interest in integrating physical and digital formats into artistic projects led to the concept of being able to print out the completed quilt from the terminal, resulting in a physical outcome adorned with quotes, decorations, and cutouts.
