Monika Lin IMA Low Res Thesis topic: US Census and Race Thesis Question: How is (racial) identity both shaped and perceived by the categorizations, hierarchies, and absences included/not included on the US census? What motivations are inherent in these institutionalized choices and by whom (who are the stakeholders)? How does this particular form relate…
Harvest: Final Recap
I continue to be fascinated by both the subject as well as all the potential creative manifestations that might arise. The truncated clay creature version has been play-tested with several times adults, teenagers and now a fourth time with a 6-year-old who interpreted the elements as examples and decided to make his…
Harvest Website
For Connections Lab project 2, I constructed a simple website that allows two users to interact with the site and cause elements to change on their counterpart’s site. The premise is based on research regarding Bioprospecting and uses the form of the Surrealist exquisite corpse as a means of visualizing some of the creatures harvested,…
Harvest – the board game test run
A big Thank You! to: David, Ann (Chunyu), Jeff, Ezra and Sara for your enthusiasm, constructive criticism, and thoughtful suggestions. Yesterday was the first trial of my board game. Four friends and my partner (all well versed in board games) generously took part (although I did ply them with food and wine). I began…
Harvest – The Board Game
Who can play? Ages 8+ Any number of players that can fit around a table and access the board can play The game is a dice-based game of strategy and luck, with a role-playing element. These roles are the following stakeholders (working list – I welcome any suggestions): Activist Scientist Local community leader Local…
Harvest: a series of Exquisite Corpse games
I am making three exquisite corpse games based on bioprospecting which are targeted towards three different audiences based on age groups/comprehension and literacy levels, and accessibility (i.e. own a computer). The The first version can be played by children as young as 3 or 4. It consists of truncated parts of biological creatures and…
Bioprospecting and Pharmaceutical Companies
For my daily practice this week, I will be focusing in on a section of my original mapping. I will be investigating 6 pharmaceutical companies and their practices regarding bioprospecting. #1: Eli Lilly and the Rosy Periwinkle “In the early 1950s, following clues from indigenous medicine men in Madagascar, researchers at Eli…
The Andaman Island Book of Remedies
Sarah’s suggestion to formulate/conceive of “occasions” at which to serve/share these cocktails resonated strongly with me – both in terms of the performative aspect (whether or not there is an actual performance – also an intriguing idea) as well as making the audience more defined/present. Additional helpful feedback:…
Bioprospecting “Cocktail” Recipe Book
1936 edition of cocktail recipes from the Savoy Hotel in London Working titles: The Bio-Marine Remedy Book The Fresh Pharm Recipe Book I have been carrying around this 1930s cocktail book that my grandfather bought on trip to London in 1937. The tone definitely belongs to the elite class of the era, the smart…
