Since 2007 Laura Robinson and Dr. Liz Stirling have collaborated on ‘The Den Project’ - a joint practice initiating the construction and inhabitation of spaces of creativity. They have invited people of all ages to participate in the design and making of temporary environments as a means of communicating that does not depend on one common language. Last year we shifted the focus of our practice, beyond den-making to empowering people through play in unique experiences.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Manifesto
Experiment in a Manifesto
It has been suggested / discussed that a manifesto might be a next step in the project.
I think we should make one with diagrams too continuing that idea of the pack but rather than providing the materials simply instructions / suggestions of kinds of equipment needed or even a way to go about using a space might be more appropriate?
Perhaps one that folds out and can be used to make a den, so its design needs some kind of equipment within it that can be dissassembled in order to be reassembled as or as part of a den.
Mini or Large?
I'm going to make some sketches.
It has been suggested / discussed that a manifesto might be a next step in the project.
I think we should make one with diagrams too continuing that idea of the pack but rather than providing the materials simply instructions / suggestions of kinds of equipment needed or even a way to go about using a space might be more appropriate?
Perhaps one that folds out and can be used to make a den, so its design needs some kind of equipment within it that can be dissassembled in order to be reassembled as or as part of a den.
Mini or Large?
I'm going to make some sketches.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Nursery Den
This was made by the adults at the local nursery, Leanne and Ash with a beautiful fabric roof.
Thanks
Thanks
International Den Making Day
Today we made a den outside in a windy freezing location in 13 minutes.
Our first without pegs for some time. String and holes in cardboard and plastic.
Thanks to Phil privilege for filming it and putting up with the extreme conditions.
The light was fantastic though today and while not a cosy den, more of a 'brutalist' piece, the light through the fire excape steps was really nice.
Our first without pegs for some time. String and holes in cardboard and plastic.
Thanks to Phil privilege for filming it and putting up with the extreme conditions.
The light was fantastic though today and while not a cosy den, more of a 'brutalist' piece, the light through the fire excape steps was really nice.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
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