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Play and Safety: The Interplay of Functional and Imaginative Tools
University of Borås, Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. (Textil- och Modedesign)ORCID iD: 0000-0001-6181-5041
2023 (English)Artistic output (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

This study explores the relationships between functional climbing protection devices and playful children's craft materials. It focuses on the intersection and interaction of these seemingly disparate objects, both visually and conceptually. The photographs showcase the juxtaposition of the industrial materials used in climbing protection devices with the often whimsical materials commonly found in children's crafts. Through these images, the study explores the visual similarities and differences between the two, emphasizing how the physical tools used in each activity demand similar levels of manual dexterity and spatial awareness. The study also considers the broader context of these objects, exploring how they are used and perceived in different contexts. For instance, while climbing protection devices are typically associated with safety and risk management, the research highlights how they can also be appreciated as objects of beauty and craftsmanship in their own right. Similarly, while children's craft materials are often dismissed as trivial, the work demonstrates how they can be instrumental, formal, and serious. The photographs not only highlight the imaginative possibilities that arise when considering the parallels between climbing and crafting but also invite viewers to contemplate the potential for new forms of creative expression that emerge when these two activities are brought together. By examining the expressive relationship between climbing gear and children's craft materials, this photographic research challenges viewers to look beyond surface-level differences, providing insights into the creative potential of everyday objects and materials. This, in turn, encourages the exploration of new ideas and approaches in both expressive and functional contexts.

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2023.
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Design
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Textiles and Fashion (Design)
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URN: urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-30855OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hb-30855DiVA, id: diva2:1812521
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In Domestic Provocations: Creativity, a Provocateur of Care and Vice Versa (Group exhibition). Curated by Dr. Shabnam Syed Khan, Rohma Moid Khan and Faseeh Saleem. Lahore: Colabs and Art Next Project.

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