UNITE
PROF - DANIEL ROEHR
A3 - MAPPING
22/09/23
49.2634429624252, -123.25028104124084
A1 - Time to Align
A2 - Adding Dimension
A3 - Mapping
A4 - Above, At & Below Ground
A5 - Using Our Hands
A6 - 1 - Tactile Body Space
A6 - 2 - Flow of Experience
A7 - 1 - Forest vs Engine
A8 - 1 - Tuning In & Windplay
A8 - 2 - Sonicollage
A9 - Smell Notes
A10 - 1 - Taste Rave
A10 - 2 - Drinking Object
A11 - 1 - Seeing > Visual Thinking
A11 - 2 - Pattern—Re—Pattern
A12 - Summary
Tasked with breaking conventional mapping norms, our class visited the Beaty Biodiversity Museum. Inspired by Edward Tufte's critiques, we endeavored to represent phenomena in multi-dimensional formats, delving into movement in buildings, landscape processes, and unique object conditions. The project encouraged a deeper, scaled appreciation of our environment.
Process
Initiating my exploration on the exterior of the Museum, I transitioned inward, attuned to my surroundings to the best of my abilities. As I descended the ramp beneath the guardian-like whale skeleton, a noticeable shift in my balance emerged. Amidst the specimen vaults below, I pondered: might the concrete be a dormant lifeform? Letting a graphite stick glide, it unveiled the essence of the concrete, revealing rich textures, in that one moment, one area. This process naturally led to impressions from various materials—seats, flowers, vault wall, railings, picnic table, leaf, entry mat and others. Each discovery intensified my curiosity, reinforcing my eagerness to return and uncover more hidden tales within the museum.