Perceptive Studies Group

Activity
Workshop / study group | 01.04.2022 / 17'30h - 20'30h | Accessible space for visually impaired people, people with different vision conditions and the general public where they can explore alternative sensorialities through the pieces in the exhibition at the Centre d'Arts Santa Mònica Fridays 04/03, 18/03, 01/04, 22/04 / 17'30h - 20'30h Auditorium / Espai Mòniques / Exhibition Spaces (depending on the session) Audioguides: https://santamonica.builders/index.php/audioguies-experimentals/

People with visual disabilities, various visual conditions and general public up to 15 people.

Open activity, free of charge with limited capacity.
Questions and registration: grupdestudisperceptius@gmail.com 

Image of a body of undefined gender, with its back turned: only the back of the neck, shoulders, arms and hair are visible. It could be submerged in water with seaweed covering it or it could be a reflection in an old mirror.

The preponderance of images and vision as the hegemonic sense in our society became evident some time ago. Contemporary art continues to be primarily visual, but what possibilities of alternative sensory perceptions can we explore from the perspective of visual disabilities and diversities, and what inspirations and reflections can this diverse link with art provoke?

We propose a meeting space for people with visual disabilities, diverse visual conditions and the general public interested in experimenting with the senses. We will rehearse and encourage alternative relationships that transport the pieces exhibited at Centro de Artes Santa Monica to other sensitive areas.

We will form a group that will meet regularly on Fridays 04/03, 18/03, 01/04, 22/04 from 17.30hs to 20.30hs, where mutual trust and respect will give rise to enquiries in the relationship with the temporary exhibitions of the centre.

The accessibility of this activity includes: wheelchair access, live audio description of the exhibits, tactile elements for everyone or elements that can be touched by anyone, accessible toilet. Please consult any situation that is not taken into account in this description.

Photo: Marc Àvila Catalá for “Bodylandscape” by Maria Coma.
Image of a body of undefined gender, from the back: only the back of the neck, shoulders, arms and hair are visible. It could be submerged in water with seaweed covering several areas or it could be a reflection in an old mirror.

 

By: Laura Arensburg

Laura Arensburg is a filmmaker, artist and mediator. She works with images and bodies in movement.

She has carried out educational activities such as workshops, debates/study groups and guided tours in art centres such as MACBA, La Escocesa, Museo Moderno de Buenos Aires and she has currently obtained a exploration and experimentation grant at Centro de Artes Santa Monica.

She trained at the school of the Instituto de Cine de Argentina, completed the Independent Studies Programme at MACBA and is studying for a master's degree in contemporary Latin American aesthetics. She has received several grants and awards and her work has been selected for international festivals and exhibitions. She was artist-in-residence at Hangar, La Escocesa and the Centro de Investigaciones Artísticas (ARG).

 

Organised by: Santa Mònica

Produced by: residents artists in Santa Mònica from the area of Education and Mediation