Ways of encountering - A performative guide for approaching nature

Name
Stine Elkjær Iversen
Education degree
Kandidat
Institute
Visual Design
Program
Production Design
Year
2021

Methodically a character is approaching its natural surroundings. Step by step it is exploring and (re) establishing a relationship with something other than human. Through an exhibition this story and universe unfolds and reminds of our own sensory experiences with nature. It guides us towards perceiving the more than human* world we live in. *Emphasizing the connection of all things on earth.

MATERIALS: Different types of materials collected through performing the methods exercises
Diving into the subject of how we relate to the surrounding nature
EARLY INVESTIGATIONS
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The performative guide for approaching nature contains 5 key elements:

1. Method
2. Tools
3. Character / Costume
4. Video documentation
5. Scenography / Exhibition Design
KEY ELEMENTS IN THE PROJECT
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The exhibition is an invitation into the characters universe and practice.
It is an installation- and scenography like exhibition encouraging visitors to explore the material and reflect on their own experiences with their surroundings
EXHIBITION ELEMENTS & SCENOGRAPHY
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The Royal Danish Academy supports the Sustainable Development Goals

Since 2017 the Royal Danish Academy has worked with the Sustainable Development Goals. This is reflected in our research, our teaching and in our students’ projects. This project relates to the following UN goal(-s)
CV
Education & Relevant Courses
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Master of Arts in Design, The Royal Danish Academy, Production Design

Film- and exhibition design, investigative methods, different crafts including scenic painting,
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Bachelor of Arts in Desig, The Royal Danish Academy, Spatial Design

Spatial- design and spatial investigations, technical drawing and modelbuilding.
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The Danish Film School

Various collaborations with students at The Danish Film School. Developing production designs and concepts for both documentary and fictional films and experiments. Different courses with the documentary programme.
Extracurricular Experiences & Activities
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The Norwegian Film School

Developing production design, concepts and building for various projects and experiments with documentary students at The Norwegian Film School.
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Assistant for artist Hilda Hellström

Casting and constructing pieces and molds with the artist. Researching and testing materials.
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ST.TV.

Part of the artistic group ST.TV that investigates ideas and aspects of space. We create our own pieces, projects, exhibitions and hosts smaller workshops.
IT skills
Adobe (photoshop, InDesign, premiere)
AutoCAD, Rhino and Sketchup
Language skills
Danish, English, and to some extent French