Connecting Principle is an art centred international multi-disciplinary research forum at Newcastle University instigating a dialogue between art and other disciplines. Lead by Prof Wolfgang Weileder, the aim of the forum is to increase opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration within academia and independently. Connecting Principle sees itself as an international network of artists, theorists and researchers.
Long Gallery
14th November, 4:00pm
Artist Andrew Wilson working closely with the Star and Shadow
Cinema and Newcastle and Gateshead Art Studio (NAGAS) co-curated a season of 6 feature films entitled Between an Elephants Toes and Trunk. Expending a diverse and playful range of cinematic style and era, each film was chosen to explore our culturally identified diagnosis of mental illness and its recognised contrast or norm.
At Connecting Principles 2012 Andrew will present the findings of the season inviting a variety of cross discipline individuals - including experienced mental health service users and experienced mental health practitioners - to discuss the concept of the season, specifically the role of art practice in such investigative questioning.
Presentations and Event
Newcastle University, 13th-14th November 2012
