Hi all,
Happy Halloween!
I will also post the link in the Guest Bio section on the righthand side. In addition, Joanne will bring in some print copies of the bios if people want to review next class.
Below we have brainstormed some questions for the class to mull over - hopefully they will also help spark some of your own topics of inquiry:
In our discussion with Michelle LeBaron, it could be interesting to explore her work on conflict resolution as it intersects with the notion of healing or, “Art as Medicine”. In what ways can art be used therapeutically and how does the context of the conflict or post-conflict situation/actors dictate the creative mediation or therapeutic process? Is it naïve to think that a “resolution” is always possible? In what ways can art emphasize the process rather than simply a means to an end.
Dr. LeBaron has also written extensively about art and conflict resolution as used in indigenous cultures. Can these philosophies and practices transcend cultural boundaries and contexts to be used universally? If so, can this be seen as cultural appropriation?
In addition, as an academic researcher, it may be interesting to explore the challenges that Dr. LeBaron has faced or may continue to face in advancing the study of these issues as ‘legitimate/emerging fields’ of inquiry in relatively traditional domains (law, negotiation/mediation). Is there a “hierarchy of values” in the academic world just like we discussed in the art world. Is there particular attention paid to “speaking the language” of those who (often academics or bureaucrats) are skeptical of the field? How does she go about “legitimizing” the work and creating partnerships with specialists from other academic disciplines (i.e. neuroscience). As well, is there ever resistance from the art community to “formalizing” the creative practice?
Have a great weekend and see you all on Wednesday!
- Lindsey
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