Archives of the Earth, (Archive, vol. B) - Paola Boscaini & Cristina Materassi
The second publication "Archives of the Earth" showcases the research of the artist duo composed of Isadora Alves and Christoph Matt
"Archives of the Earth" is a site-specific research performance involving simultaneous on-site printmaking and text writing, reimagining contemporary landscape archiving. The research focus is on the volcanic system of Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula, where the embodied practice faces questions at the core of any performing art – what is a present moment and how can a human vessel translate it. In fall 2023 the DEER DEAR artist duo Isadora Alves and Christoph Matt conducted participatory research via guest lectures and workshops collaborating with students of MFA Embedded Design, at HDK-Valand, in Gothenburg, Sweden, and MA Design & New Environments, at Iceland University of the Arts, in Reykjavik, Iceland. During the time of the research, an imminent eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula was predicted. This micro publication captures remote and on-site inquiries into the Reykjanes peninsula’s immediate environment and volcanic habitat, presenting diverse perspectives on ecology, society, and economy through critical reflections and interdisciplinary research connections.
Corrispondenze is an artistic and editorial project founded in Turin in 2021 by Paola Boscaini and Cristina Materassi. It is driven by a shared interest in exploring the theme of dwelling through collective inquiry. Through practices of encounter and participation, Corrispondenze fosters shared reflection and investigation, exploring diverse perspectives on dwelling and transforming them into dynamic spaces for exchange, dialogue, and creation.
Since 2022, Corrispondenze has also evolved into an editorial project, conceived as a paper-based space for action: a dynamic platform for relationships and archiving in constant evolution. The main research focus for 2024 centres on the connection between dwelling and archiving, culminating in a limited-edition publication of five volumes, released from January to September 2024. "Archive" aims to explore the actions of researching, collecting, and archiving in our time, and how these activities are interconnected with how we perceive and represent the spaces we inhabit. By amalgamating personal research, collective projects, and spatial investigations, this publication encourages the exploration of intimate and personal perspectives, serving as a starting point for examining pressing issues of our time.
| Size: | 21 x 29,7 cm |
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| Designer: | DEAR DEER |
| Editor: | Paola Boscaini and Cristina Materassi |
| Binding: | Stapled |
| Printing: | Risography |
| Pages: | 38 |
| Year: | 2024 |
| Publisher: | Self-Published |