[Ailist] Question about Theoretical / Scientific Basis for theArtistic Representation in AI

Mon Mar 19 01:26:39 MST 2007

the power point did not fly.  i will try again.
I do not seem to be able to send the pp. I  you would like this info i can
copy it onto a cd rom and send it to you.  Also at the last AI conference I
presented my ideas and there is a bit of a write up on that available in the
catalogue of that conference.

On 3/19/07, Marij Bouwmans <mbouwmans at fresnovalley.net> wrote:
>
> Once the emphasis in the group is on imagining into action the
> participants can find there own ways of accessing the right side of the
> brain.  However in order to explain and help to understand the significance
> of using the imagination i use a presentation about Frank Gehry.  i will
> include this as an attachment.  I tell the story of this architect and draw
> parallels with the Ai process since it fits like a glove.   Since i have
> studied his style and products it is easy to show what it takes to come to
> innovation by using imagination.
> I also use the work of Piet Mondriaan, David Hockney and recently Osmo
> Rauhala.
> What i am trying to say is that as a facilitator of the Ai process i seek
> a conection with my own imagination and ask myself how i know that using the
> imagination in combination with knowledge  leads me to innovation.  And
> then....if i get over my insecurity and present the provocative proposition
> design in a group it rolls.  It takes a lot in a society with linear
> dominance to hold on to your own beliefs.
>
> And last but not least....i tell the original Pygmalion myth..look it
> up... juicy story
> Marij
> ps let me know if you recieved the power point
>
>
>
> On 3/18/07, Cheri Torres <cheri at mobileteamchallenge.com> wrote:
> >
> > Jody,
> >
> > What a great question.  Thanks for asking it.  And while we are in this
> > discussion, I'd like to add to the inquiry.
> >
> > I've heard two points of view on using lots of props for this "phase" in
> > the
> > 4D cycle--one that props inspire, spark ideas, etc., helping to generate
> > play and creativity and the other that lots of props are a distraction
> > because people get caught up in the play and can run down frivolous
> > pathways.  I've seen both occur.
> >
> > So...what do others think?  For those who have had incredible imagery
> > emerge
> > that have truly been on target and inspired great design work, what
> > kinds of
> > props or other form of stimulation did you use?
> >
> > Cheri
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: ailist-bounces at lists.business.utah.edu
> > [mailto: ailist-bounces at lists.business.utah.edu] On Behalf Of Jody
> > Jacobson
> > Sent: Friday, March 16, 2007 11:03 AM
> > To: ailist at lists.business.utah.edu
> > Subject: [Ailist] Question about Theoretical / Scientific Basis for
> > theArtistic Representation in AI
> >
> > Hello All,
> >
> > I am wondering if someone or someones in this AI community can shed
> > light
> > on the theoretical and scientific bases for creating an artistic
> > representation of the Positive Core and/or Provocative Proposition?
> >
> > In the spirit of the current conversation on the MBTI and other helpful
> > personality indicators, here's why I am asking specifically about theory
> > and
> > science...
> >
> > My AI practice and my Taos/Tilburg dissertation research is primarily
> > focused on introducing AI into the quality improvement / Baldrige
> > community.
> > As an INTJ / INFJ (and a similar multiplicity on any other measure and
> > on
> > more components as I age and gain wisdom), it's a natural integration
> > for
> > me, and I can readily identify with, empathize with, and hold with
> > compassion the strong resistance AI often faces in the quality
> > community.
> >
> > Recently, a participant (a professor of engineering and business) just
> > did
> > not want to do the artistic representation and insisted on knowing why
> > he
> > should (just like me when I was first introduced to AI); what's the
> > connection to outcome?  While I apparently handled the situation
> > well--he
> > ended up both participating in the process and presenting his group's
> > work--he raised a question that will come up again.
> >
> > Is there a citable scientific basis, that will satisfy an empiricist?
> > Perhaps in the positive psychology literature?
> >
> > What I understand about the importance of the artistic representation
> > is:
> >
> > (1) it gives essense / embodiment / image to the Positive
> > Image--Positive
> > Action dynamic;
> >
> > (2) it more fully engages the right brain before moving into Design so
> > the
> > Design process will be entered in a more creative, engaged whole brain
> > way;
> >
> > (3) "the family that plays together stays together...;"
> >
> > (4) it's fun, gets people out of their heads, supports community
> > building;
> >
> > (5) when facilitating an AI training or process it holds the positive
> > energy from
> >
> > By the way, to incite the spirit of play, I go to these trainings
> > equipped
> > with an irresistable array of materials to use for designing skits,
> > sculptures, performance art, songs, dances, etc:  animal prints on felt,
> > jingle bells, sparkle, rainbow colored shawls, balloons, pipe cleaners,
> > large sheets of poster paper, flourescent paper, feathers, old calendars
> >
> > with pictures of huge waves and surfers, plastic fruit, plastic easter
> > eggs
> > that can be opened, plastic bead necklaces, you name it!  I'm always on
> > the
> > prowl for more ideas and welcome those too.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Jody
> >
> >
> > Jody Jacobson
> > Aerial View Consulting, LLC
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> > Madison, WI  53711
> > (p) 608.347.9961
> > (f)  608.204.0039
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