The Research Studio

Episode 9 Maria Howard

The Neo-Classical architecture of Glasgow, and in particular the ancient origin of stone columns as representations of tree trunks and vegetation, are the basis for Maria Howard’s (Glasgow School of Art) practice of site-writing and sculpture. In this episode’s interview we discuss the practice of site-writing, colonialism, Empire and the climate crisis. Mariahoward.org Presented by Dr Mark Wilsher Norwich University of the Arts Music is "The Husk" by Gamesharkoff, available from the Free Music Archive (CC BY)

Episode 8 Clementine Bedos

How can expanded reality technologies be used to focus inwards on the body? Clémentine Bedos (Goldsmiths) explores mind, body and consciousness through tantra and collaborative ways of knowing. In this conversation we discuss a family history of tantra, the influence of spirituality on the tech industry, and creating spaces for different kinds of knowing. www.clementinebedos.com Presented by Dr Mark Wilsher Norwich University of the Arts Music is "The Husk" by Gamesharkoff, available from the Free Music Archive (CC BY)

Episode 7 Joseph Whitmore

Virtual reality, animation and post-human embodiment are brought together in the idea of digital puppetry by Joseph Whitmore (Creative Computing Institute at the University of the Arts London). In this interview he talks about his roots in live animation, collaborations with performers, and using a sourdough starter named Richard as a research methodology. Recorded in his studio on a very rainy day in South Bermondsey. Studioubl.com Presented by Dr Mark Wilsher Norwich University of the Arts Music is "The Husk" by Gamesharkoff, available from the Free Music Archive (CC BY)

Episode 6 Adriana Arroyo

The San Juan River that forms a border between Nicaragua and Costa Rica is the subject of Adriana Arroyo’s PhD research at Goldsmiths (University of London). We discuss the challenges of bringing indigenous and academic knowledges together, collaboration, the role of art practice, and what you can learn from a landscape. www.adrianaarroyo.net Presented by Dr Mark Wilsher Norwich University of the Arts Music is "The Husk" by Gamesharkoff, available from the Free Music Archive (CC BY)

Episode 5 Christian Petersen

Interview with Christian Petersen on what it means to take visual communication out of the studio, including case studies on the explorations of Joan Didion in El Salvador and photographer Paul Hymann in Morocco. Presented by Dr Mark Wilsher Norwich University of the Arts Music is "The Husk" by Gamesharkoff, available from the Free Music Archive (CC BY)