Towards the artistic moment : a personal exploration at the nexus of improvised inter-disciplinary and cross-cultural collaborative performance through the metaphor of Ma

Abstract

My exegesis explores how the Artistic Moment can inform and penetrate the meeting place between collaborators of cross-cultural and inter-disciplinary performance practices, leading to increased feelings of connection between those present, to enhance the experience and creative outcome of the work. It investigates and analyses the processes that can be used in recording, rehearsal and performance to create a state that goes beyond time and personality - a between place, a space I refer to as the Artistic Moment and view through the lens of the Japanese concept of Ma. My theory is that through reflection on one's practice, analysing what works and what does not, a creative artist may devise individual tools that increase successful navigation to this destination of the Artistic Moment framed by the notion of Ma, where it is the space between that defines the moment, happening or event. This between place can include the context of people, locations, music, sound and vision. I believe that connecting and integrating collaborative inter-disciplinary arts practices through the Artistic Moment can take an event - be it live or recorded - far beyond the limited strength of the individual components.

Date of Award	2016
Original language	English