Research is a two edged sword; truths on paper are often distilled into essentialiaties that no longer apply to the slightly messier workings of real life. Which is why, when it comes to understanding, creativity is a necessary feature in any type of research.
Personally, I like to be on the focal point between creativity and content; where the artist deals with strategy or where policymakers need to understand the creative city. This approach works two ways, you can read more about my artistic research practice below.
Currently I work for the Heritage Lab that is part of the Reinwardt Academy, developing education programmes for heritage professionals. Apart from that, I also work as artistic reseacher, and sometimes teach about spatial heritage, monuments or concept development.
I have done research for various cities and government-institutions. At the moment, most of my research is devoted to developments in the heritage field, to support and inspire the development of educational programmes for the heritage field as coordinator of the Heritage Lab.
Research
Place is an often overlooked aspect in research. Which is unfortunate as it is part of the perception of everything. I enjoy walking and organising walks to incite awareness on the importance of place in critical thinking.
One of my favorite walks was through the Vondelpark with philosophy professor Paul Ziche (UU) for the Philosophical festival DRIFT, where we invited visitors of the festival to discuss the authenticity of nature in city parks. At the moment most of my walks are with students or professionals as part of a workshop or taught course.
At the moment I am the artistic researcher of the Protest Supplies Store. In 2022 I will share my findings on the functioning of climate change as heritage in public space.
Creative research
