ENS, Room Théodule Ribot, 24 rue Lhomond, 75005 Paris
In this workshop, we will use listening and writing as a form of complex “secondary” poetry. “Secondary” in this case, meaning a peripheral consciousness. Using rapid association, this technique allows the senses to take precedent to the consciousness. Akin to the “automatic writing” practices developed by the Surrealist & Dada ist art movements of the early 20th century, also recognized and employed by early psychologist philosophers such as William James and writers such as Gertrude Stein, this immersion practice makes use of available information to inform control and release control of the artistic mind.
Background: This workshop is emblematic of the kind of disengagement practice I use to cross disciplinary thresholds. Used as a release mechanism, its focus creates alternative networks to access new perspectives while maintaining an introspective environment. There are other methods I employ to isolate different senses, this one is closely associated with listening and can be employed as a writing prompt.
Registration: https://documentation-as-poetic-witness-immersive-listenin.eventbrite.fr
Photo: still from video series, everyoneineverforgot, 2016-present.