Review: HOME Symposium
I would have preferred to have written this immediately after returning from the symposium, but I got bogged down with other work immediately after. It would have been ideal to reflect on my observations when I had them fresh in mind. Nonetheless, I'll break it down.
Initial Presentation:
The presentation was conducted to introduce one of the focuses of the organization. It currently is combating substandard housing issues that are quite prevalent in the urban scene. During the presentation, focus was directed to eight categories in which improvement was being directed at: Privacy, Security, Green Exposure, Food Access, Technology, Health, Water + Mold Reduction, and Creativity + Self-Efficacy. Here is where we stepped into the main focus of this symposium, which was reflecting on our own creative processes and spaces (the last category of the eight mentioned). We were given tips on thinking through a storyboard and how to think through problems with a double diamond approach. Then we began working on our storyboards.
I felt that the presentation served as a good starting point to show the importance of creative spaces. If not for how we started in the big picture and trickled down to this specific issue, I would not have known that it is something to consider. I realized throughout the event that I don't have a place that I reserve for creativity. My process is almost non-existent for many of my artistic endeavors like painting and dancing. I've fallen out of touch with a lot of them, no longer finding the time or motivation to do it. I think that maybe, once I found a more permanent place, I could set up small studio or area that may help me direct my focus.
Storyboard:
When I was working on my storyboard, I focused on writing as the art. For the other things I do, I couldn't really find a process. I just do it when I need to or have the urge, but never follow the same routine. Even with writing short stories, it's boiled down to those required of me. It might be an excuse, but I feel like I'm just too busy with other things and when I want to relax, I don't want to think. But with the story board, I was only able to map out the process and didn't get a chance to look on how to improve on it or the importance of the steps themselves. That would've been helpful since it was a crucial part of the process that we were working on.
Guest Speakers:
The other speakers talked about their projects and scientific approaches to current issues that were affecting the Pennsylvania area. I thought it was interesting how they approached the research. Sure, I've heard that greenery helps. But they presented evidence about it. I found the presentation on the ash borer to resonate most with me, a clever way to naturally test the effects of decreasing greenery.
Postcard and Closing:
I reflected similar things in the postcard to myself that I did in this post. There was a lot where I just didn't have a process or a creative space to work in. There is a lot I want to do, but I seem to categorize it more on the side of work than relaxing. When I have the time, I spend it just sitting and watching something or playing video games. I wonder if I could make my creative endeavors more on the side of relaxing that one that makes me view it as work.
Initial Presentation:
The presentation was conducted to introduce one of the focuses of the organization. It currently is combating substandard housing issues that are quite prevalent in the urban scene. During the presentation, focus was directed to eight categories in which improvement was being directed at: Privacy, Security, Green Exposure, Food Access, Technology, Health, Water + Mold Reduction, and Creativity + Self-Efficacy. Here is where we stepped into the main focus of this symposium, which was reflecting on our own creative processes and spaces (the last category of the eight mentioned). We were given tips on thinking through a storyboard and how to think through problems with a double diamond approach. Then we began working on our storyboards.
I felt that the presentation served as a good starting point to show the importance of creative spaces. If not for how we started in the big picture and trickled down to this specific issue, I would not have known that it is something to consider. I realized throughout the event that I don't have a place that I reserve for creativity. My process is almost non-existent for many of my artistic endeavors like painting and dancing. I've fallen out of touch with a lot of them, no longer finding the time or motivation to do it. I think that maybe, once I found a more permanent place, I could set up small studio or area that may help me direct my focus.
Storyboard:
When I was working on my storyboard, I focused on writing as the art. For the other things I do, I couldn't really find a process. I just do it when I need to or have the urge, but never follow the same routine. Even with writing short stories, it's boiled down to those required of me. It might be an excuse, but I feel like I'm just too busy with other things and when I want to relax, I don't want to think. But with the story board, I was only able to map out the process and didn't get a chance to look on how to improve on it or the importance of the steps themselves. That would've been helpful since it was a crucial part of the process that we were working on.
Guest Speakers:
The other speakers talked about their projects and scientific approaches to current issues that were affecting the Pennsylvania area. I thought it was interesting how they approached the research. Sure, I've heard that greenery helps. But they presented evidence about it. I found the presentation on the ash borer to resonate most with me, a clever way to naturally test the effects of decreasing greenery.
Postcard and Closing:
I reflected similar things in the postcard to myself that I did in this post. There was a lot where I just didn't have a process or a creative space to work in. There is a lot I want to do, but I seem to categorize it more on the side of work than relaxing. When I have the time, I spend it just sitting and watching something or playing video games. I wonder if I could make my creative endeavors more on the side of relaxing that one that makes me view it as work.
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