Resisting Alignment - Code and Clay

Explore a thought-provoking conference talk from TEI 2015 that delves into the intersection of digital fabrication and traditional ceramics. Discover how researchers Daniela K. Rosner, Miwa Ikemiya, and Tim Regan investigate the shifting experiences of expressivity, skill, and value in the realm of artistic creation. Learn about their collaboration with ceramicist Helen Martino, resulting in the innovative Sound Bowl—a vessel designed to record audio messages through surface undulations. Gain insights into the intriguing tensions that arise when merging code and clay, including contrasting temporal frames, blurred traces of breakage, and the interplay of human senses. Examine the implications of these observations on embodied interaction and the future of artistic production. Recorded at the 9th International Conference on Tangible, Embedded and Embodied Interaction in Stanford, CA, this 24-minute talk offers a unique perspective on the evolving landscape of digital fabrication in traditional art forms.