Seeing with Eyes Closed: Streaming Knowledge Method to Clarify Ideas

Abstract

How do we see and know reality around us? And, how can we be more objective, and more sensitive to our own assumptions? I will map out the information journey that starts with inner observation and culminates with knowledge. Following the knowledge-gaining process of researchers and artists, I will look at three steps: Inner observation, Elusive Memory, and Thoughts. This process can empower artists researchers in becoming more aware of the steps in which they make decisions, experience self-truth, and communicate it to others in a logical, structured way. I will share a practical method that helps develop self-awareness by simplifying ideas and communicating them in a concise way. The Streaming Knowledge Method uses a simple table, as well as participants’ intuitive knowledge, to help break ideas into relevant key-words, which are then re-defined and expanded to coherent arguments. The workshop will offer an introduction to the method. We will develop key-words, a short paragraph of text and also a simple collage (no artistic skills required). The collage will act as a ‘visual’ reference point to reflect on the text.

Presenters

Gil Dekel
Associate Lecturer, Open University, United Kingdom

Details

Presentation Type

Workshop Presentation

Theme

Pedagogies of the Arts

KEYWORDS

Knowledge, Process, Intuition, Wisdom