CYENS Art Residency 2024 - Revision history

Alnik: /* _process */

2024-12-19T21:36:13Z

_process

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	During the residency, in order to help myself start and unblock when feeling stuck, I designed and/or applied some mini-exercises and routines.		During the residency, in order to help myself start and unblock when feeling stuck, I designed and/or applied some mini-exercises and routines.

			[[File:Week-13-pawn2-wiki.jpg\|thumb\|The final set of pawns, 3D printed, resin // 19-12-2024]]
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Alnik: /* _residency planning & log */

2024-12-19T21:34:59Z

_residency planning & log

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	\| '''WEEK 12 // 9-13 Dec''' \|\| 3: production & exhibition opening \|\| Exhibition setup \|\| none \|\| Video production \|\| '''9 Dec, mon''' // Video production: script, voice over, shooting video. Overcoming technical challenges. <br> '''10 Dec, tue''' // Video production: editing, sound, music. <br> '''11 Dec, wed''' // Exhibition setup. <br>		\| '''WEEK 12 // 9-13 Dec''' \|\| 3: production & exhibition opening \|\| Exhibition setup \|\| none \|\| Video production \|\| '''9 Dec, mon''' // Video production: script, voice over, shooting video. Overcoming technical challenges. <br> '''10 Dec, tue''' // Video production: editing, sound, music. <br> '''11 Dec, wed''' // Exhibition setup. <br>
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	\| '''WEEK 13 // 16-20 Dec''' \|\| 4: wrapping up, reflection, documentation \|\| Exhibition, closing residency \|\| 3d printing of last set of pawns \|\| Game playing sessions at the gallery \|\| Last week: wrapping up the whole residency: documentation, photos editing, writing. There were two playing sessions with visitors of the exhibition on Tuesday, 17th of December at 4 and 5 pm.		\| '''WEEK 13 // 16-20 Dec''' \|\| 4: wrapping up, reflection, documentation \|\| Exhibition, closing residency \|\| 3d printing of last set of pawns \|\| Game playing sessions at the gallery \|\| Last week: wrapping up the whole residency: documentation, photos editing, writing. There were two playing sessions with visitors of the exhibition on Tuesday, 17th of December at 4 and 5 pm. Last set of pawns for 3D printing.
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Alnik: /* _intro */

2024-12-17T19:42:03Z

_intro

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	<span style="color: black; background-color: #DCDCDC; padding-top: 0.1vw; padding-bottom: 0.1vw; padding-left: 0.1vw; padding-right: 0.2vw;">_residency</span><br>		<span style="color: black; background-color: #DCDCDC; padding-top: 0.1vw; padding-bottom: 0.1vw; padding-left: 0.1vw; padding-right: 0.2vw;">_residency</span><br>
	Between September and December 2024, I ~~am taking~~ part in CYENS Residency Programme as an artist-in-residence. For the first time ~~this year~~, ~~the programme is created~~ in partnership with different research labs, thus six artists ~~are coming~~ to ~~Lefkosia~~ to do artistic ~~projects researching various themes and practices~~. I was lucky enough to be selected to take part in the residency programme ~~for 3 months and~~ in collaboration ~~with~~ ▶▶ [https://cyens.org.cy/ CYENS], ▶▶ [https://makerspace.cyens.org.cy/ Thinker Maker Space], and ▶▶ [https://edmedia.cyens.org.cy/ EdMedia].		Between September and December 2024, I took part in the CYENS Residency Programme as an artist-in-residence. For the first time, it was organised in partnership with different research labs, thus six artists came to Nicosia to do their artistic explorations. I was lucky enough to be selected to take part in the residency programme in collaboration between ▶▶ [https://cyens.org.cy/ CYENS], ▶▶ [https://makerspace.cyens.org.cy/ Thinker Maker Space], and ▶▶ [https://edmedia.cyens.org.cy/ EdMedia].

	<span style="color: black; background-color: #DCDCDC; padding-top: 0.1vw; padding-bottom: 0.1vw; padding-left: 0.1vw; padding-right: 0.2vw;">_project</span><br>		<span style="color: black; background-color: #DCDCDC; padding-top: 0.1vw; padding-bottom: 0.1vw; padding-left: 0.1vw; padding-right: 0.2vw;">_project</span><br>

Alnik: /* _game testing */

2024-12-17T18:50:32Z

_game testing

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	What to be improved after this session: + to get rid of the dice and create gameplay in which everyone can choose categories to explore // + clarify the statements, so it's easier to answer (make them less broad where possible) // + put some prompts for the assessment round, to be more of a conversation and collective decision-taking // + add some info in the introduction - about the way we play with real concepts in a speculated world; to have discussions after every choice and each player to share their reason of choice // + colours and codes for the design of the cards // + transform the info cards into short statements and questions for discussion (did you know cards) // + make more statement cards // + divide big tech & biz into two categories.		What to be improved after this session: + to get rid of the dice and create gameplay in which everyone can choose categories to explore // + clarify the statements, so it's easier to answer (make them less broad where possible) // + put some prompts for the assessment round, to be more of a conversation and collective decision-taking // + add some info in the introduction - about the way we play with real concepts in a speculated world; to have discussions after every choice and each player to share their reason of choice // + colours and codes for the design of the cards // + transform the info cards into short statements and questions for discussion (did you know cards) // + make more statement cards // + divide big tech & biz into two categories.
	[[File:Game-night at swimming birds 13-11-2024.jpg\|thumb\|Playing the game with other artists-in-residence // 13-11-2024 @ Swimming Birds, Nicosia]]		[[File:Game-night at swimming birds 13-11-2024.jpg\|thumb\|Playing the game with other artists-in-residence // 13-11-2024 @ Swimming Birds, Nicosia]]
			[[File:Game playing session at the exhibition.jpg\|thumb\|Game playing session at the exhibition // 17-12-2024 // Photo by Myrto Aristidou]]
	<span style="color: black; background-color: #DCDCDC; padding-top: 0.1vw; padding-bottom: 0.1vw; padding-left: 0.1vw; padding-right: 0.2vw;"> '''// 2 // 13-11-2024''' </span> Another session was done with the other resident artists at ThinkerMaker Space. The game was tested with 7 players (2 above the recommended number), so I invited them to make one round on the board with everyone trying two categories and one info card. The participants were artists and makers from Cyprus, Greece, Argentina, India, Germany, and Hungary. The game playing was about 1:30 h and the feedback round for about 15-20 min.		<span style="color: black; background-color: #DCDCDC; padding-top: 0.1vw; padding-bottom: 0.1vw; padding-left: 0.1vw; padding-right: 0.2vw;"> '''// 2 // 13-11-2024''' </span> Another session was done with the other resident artists at ThinkerMaker Space. The game was tested with 7 players (2 above the recommended number), so I invited them to make one round on the board with everyone trying two categories and one info card. The participants were artists and makers from Cyprus, Greece, Argentina, India, Germany, and Hungary. The game playing was about 1:30 h and the feedback round for about 15-20 min.

	'''_feedback''' // 🖤 The gameplay, game concept, and overall experience were interesting and enjoyable for all of the players. The facilitation worked well, the players found the flow great. There was an ongoing dialogue during the game which they liked a lot. They discovered new information while playing the game and had interesting conversations between each other. One of the goals of the game is to raise awareness of what elements influence how the future is shaped: the players confirmed that the game makes them vocal. They also believe that it would eye-opening for people who don't work with the topic of future. <br>		'''_feedback''' // 🖤 The gameplay, game concept, and overall experience were interesting and enjoyable for all of the players. The facilitation worked well, the players found the flow great. There was an ongoing dialogue during the game which they liked a lot. They discovered new information while playing the game and had interesting conversations between each other. One of the goals of the game is to raise awareness of what elements influence how the future is shaped: the players confirmed that the game makes them vocal. They also believe that it would be eye-opening for people who don't work with the topic of future. <br>
	What to be improved after this session: + add longer introduction with why did I choose these categories; improve the "marketing" intro with adding the target group of the game and what is here for them; + make some bullet points in the game rules for better readability; + more scenarios and more speculative; + extension version with aliens etc.; + make more specific rules for the assessment round - how to be allowed to change the cards with more restrictions; + trivia section to give more context about the background and topics.		What to be improved after this session: + add longer introduction with why did I choose these categories; improve the "marketing" intro with adding the target group of the game and what is here for them; + make some bullet points in the game rules for better readability; + more scenarios and more speculative; + extension version with aliens etc.; + make more specific rules for the assessment round - how to be allowed to change the cards with more restrictions; + trivia section to give more context about the background and topics.

			<span style="color: black; background-color: #DCDCDC; padding-top: 0.1vw; padding-bottom: 0.1vw; padding-left: 0.1vw; padding-right: 0.2vw;"> '''// 3 // 17-12-2024''' </span> During the exhibition, there was a game set up so visitors could play it. There was one organised playing session on Tuesday, 17th of December, and I invited three people to join me for a short session of 1-hour game playing.

	== <span style="color: white; font-family: Menlo; text-decoration:none; background-color: #0033ff; padding-top: 0.1vw; padding-bottom: 0.1vw; padding-left: 0.1vw; padding-right: 0.2vw;"> _project </span>==		== <span style="color: white; font-family: Menlo; text-decoration:none; background-color: #0033ff; padding-top: 0.1vw; padding-bottom: 0.1vw; padding-left: 0.1vw; padding-right: 0.2vw;"> _project </span>==

Alnik at 15:01, 16 December 2024

2024-12-16T15:01:54Z

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	~~<span style="color: white; text-decoration:none; background-color: #ff0033; padding-top: 0.1vw; padding-bottom: 0.1vw; padding-left: 0.1vw; padding-right: 0.2vw;">_work-in-progress </span>~~

	== <span style="color: white; font-family: Menlo; text-decoration:none; background-color: #0033ff; padding-top: 0.1vw; padding-bottom: 0.1vw; padding-left: 0.1vw; padding-right: 0.2vw;"> _intro </span>==		== <span style="color: white; font-family: Menlo; text-decoration:none; background-color: #0033ff; padding-top: 0.1vw; padding-bottom: 0.1vw; padding-left: 0.1vw; padding-right: 0.2vw;"> _intro </span>==

Alnik: /* _residency planning & log */

2024-12-16T11:33:49Z

_residency planning & log

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	\| '''WEEK 12 // 9-13 Dec''' \|\| 3: production & exhibition opening \|\| Exhibition setup \|\| none \|\| Video production \|\| '''9 Dec, mon''' // Video production: script, voice over, shooting video. Overcoming technical challenges. <br> '''10 Dec, tue''' // Video production: editing, sound, music. <br> '''11 Dec, wed''' // Exhibition setup. <br>		\| '''WEEK 12 // 9-13 Dec''' \|\| 3: production & exhibition opening \|\| Exhibition setup \|\| none \|\| Video production \|\| '''9 Dec, mon''' // Video production: script, voice over, shooting video. Overcoming technical challenges. <br> '''10 Dec, tue''' // Video production: editing, sound, music. <br> '''11 Dec, wed''' // Exhibition setup. <br>
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	\| '''WEEK 13 // 16-20 Dec''' \|\| 4: wrapping up, reflection, documentation \|\| ~~tba~~ \|\| ~~tba~~ \|\| ~~tba~~ \|\| ~~tba~~		\| '''WEEK 13 // 16-20 Dec''' \|\| 4: wrapping up, reflection, documentation \|\| Exhibition, closing residency \|\| 3d printing of last set of pawns \|\| Game playing sessions at the gallery \|\| Last week: wrapping up the whole residency: documentation, photos editing, writing. There were two playing sessions with visitors of the exhibition on Tuesday, 17th of December at 4 and 5 pm.
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Alnik: /* _exhibition */

2024-12-16T11:28:23Z

_exhibition

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	== <span style="color: white; font-family: Menlo; text-decoration:none; background-color: #0033ff; padding-top: 0.1vw; padding-bottom: 0.1vw; padding-left: 0.1vw; padding-right: 0.2vw;"> _exhibition </span>==		== <span style="color: white; font-family: Menlo; text-decoration:none; background-color: #0033ff; padding-top: 0.1vw; padding-bottom: 0.1vw; padding-left: 0.1vw; padding-right: 0.2vw;"> _exhibition </span>==
	[[File:The game video at the exhibition.jpg\|thumb\|The video presented at the exhibition]]		[[File:The game video at the exhibition.jpg\|thumb\|The video presented at the exhibition]]
			[[File:Installation-wiki.jpg\|thumb\|The installation at the ThinkerMaker Space]]
	The game was exhibited during the ▶▶[https://makerspace.cyens.org.cy/cyens-residency-showcase/ Residency Showcase show at ThinkerMaker Space], taking place between 13th and 20th of December 2024. During the opening, on the 13th, I presented my process of creating the game during my residency at a 20-min artist talk. The installation included a game set for four players (so the visitors can play the game in the gallery), an info spot where they could read the resources of the game, and a video (4:08 min) which explained in short the concept of the game. The video is also ▶▶[https://alnik.me/art/our-future-is-somewhere-here published on my website].		The game was exhibited during the ▶▶[https://makerspace.cyens.org.cy/cyens-residency-showcase/ Residency Showcase show at ThinkerMaker Space], taking place between 13th and 20th of December 2024. During the opening, on the 13th, I presented my process of creating the game during my residency at a 20-min artist talk. The installation included a game set for four players (so the visitors can play the game in the gallery), an info spot where they could read the resources of the game, and a video (4:08 min) which explained in short the concept of the game. The video is also ▶▶[https://alnik.me/art/our-future-is-somewhere-here published on my website].

Alnik: /* _exhibition */

2024-12-16T11:14:20Z

_exhibition

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	== <span style="color: white; font-family: Menlo; text-decoration:none; background-color: #0033ff; padding-top: 0.1vw; padding-bottom: 0.1vw; padding-left: 0.1vw; padding-right: 0.2vw;"> _exhibition </span>==		== <span style="color: white; font-family: Menlo; text-decoration:none; background-color: #0033ff; padding-top: 0.1vw; padding-bottom: 0.1vw; padding-left: 0.1vw; padding-right: 0.2vw;"> _exhibition </span>==
	[[File:The game video at the exhibition.jpg\|thumb\|The video presented at the exhibition]]		[[File:The game video at the exhibition.jpg\|thumb\|The video presented at the exhibition]]
	The game was exhibited during the Residency Showcase show at ThinkerMaker Space, taking place between 13th and 20th of December 2024. During the opening, on the 13th, I presented my process of creating the game during my residency at a 20-min artist talk. The installation included a game set for four players (so the visitors can play the game in the gallery), an info spot where they could read the resources of the game, and a video (4:08 min) which explained in short the concept of the game. The video is also ▶▶[https://alnik.me/art/our-future-is-somewhere-here published on my website].		The game was exhibited during the ▶▶[https://makerspace.cyens.org.cy/cyens-residency-showcase/ Residency Showcase show at ThinkerMaker Space], taking place between 13th and 20th of December 2024. During the opening, on the 13th, I presented my process of creating the game during my residency at a 20-min artist talk. The installation included a game set for four players (so the visitors can play the game in the gallery), an info spot where they could read the resources of the game, and a video (4:08 min) which explained in short the concept of the game. The video is also ▶▶[https://alnik.me/art/our-future-is-somewhere-here published on my website].

	== <span style="color: white; font-family: Menlo; text-decoration:none; background-color: #0033ff; padding-top: 0.1vw; padding-bottom: 0.1vw; padding-left: 0.1vw; padding-right: 0.2vw;"> _reader </span>==		== <span style="color: white; font-family: Menlo; text-decoration:none; background-color: #0033ff; padding-top: 0.1vw; padding-bottom: 0.1vw; padding-left: 0.1vw; padding-right: 0.2vw;"> _reader </span>==

Alnik at 11:13, 16 December 2024

2024-12-16T11:13:43Z

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	You can discover how the project evolved and its final outcome here (it's ''a work in progress'' at least until December 2024):<br>		You can discover how the project evolved and its final outcome here (it's ''a work in progress'' at least until December 2024):<br>
	▶ <span style="color: black; background-color: #DCDCDC; padding-top: 0.1vw; padding-bottom: 0.1vw; padding-left: 0.1vw; padding-right: 0.2vw;">[[Our Future Is Somewhere Here]] </span>		▶ <span style="color: black; background-color: #DCDCDC; padding-top: 0.1vw; padding-bottom: 0.1vw; padding-left: 0.1vw; padding-right: 0.2vw;">[[Our Future Is Somewhere Here]] </span>

			== <span style="color: white; font-family: Menlo; text-decoration:none; background-color: #0033ff; padding-top: 0.1vw; padding-bottom: 0.1vw; padding-left: 0.1vw; padding-right: 0.2vw;"> _exhibition </span>==
			[[File:The game video at the exhibition.jpg\|thumb\|The video presented at the exhibition]]
			The game was exhibited during the Residency Showcase show at ThinkerMaker Space, taking place between 13th and 20th of December 2024. During the opening, on the 13th, I presented my process of creating the game during my residency at a 20-min artist talk. The installation included a game set for four players (so the visitors can play the game in the gallery), an info spot where they could read the resources of the game, and a video (4:08 min) which explained in short the concept of the game. The video is also ▶▶[https://alnik.me/art/our-future-is-somewhere-here published on my website].

	== <span style="color: white; font-family: Menlo; text-decoration:none; background-color: #0033ff; padding-top: 0.1vw; padding-bottom: 0.1vw; padding-left: 0.1vw; padding-right: 0.2vw;"> _reader </span>==		== <span style="color: white; font-family: Menlo; text-decoration:none; background-color: #0033ff; padding-top: 0.1vw; padding-bottom: 0.1vw; padding-left: 0.1vw; padding-right: 0.2vw;"> _reader </span>==

Alnik: /* _prototyping */

2024-12-16T11:06:34Z

_prototyping

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	====<span style="color: black; font-family: Menlo; background-color: #DCDCDC; padding-top: 0.1vw; padding-bottom: 0.1vw; padding-left: 0.1vw; padding-right: 0.2vw;"> _prototyping</span>====		====<span style="color: black; font-family: Menlo; background-color: #DCDCDC; padding-top: 0.1vw; padding-bottom: 0.1vw; padding-left: 0.1vw; padding-right: 0.2vw;"> _prototyping</span>====
	[[File:Game playing session 13-11-2024.jpg\|thumb\|One of the prototypes of the game at the playing session on 13-11-2024]]		[[File:Game playing session 13-11-2024.jpg\|thumb\|One of the prototypes of the game at the playing session on 13-11-2024]]
			[[File:Game-rules-booklet.jpg\|thumb\|the game rules - the first draft of the booklet, created for the workshop in Limassol, 28-10-2024]]
	// Getting from a big idea, a very meta and abstract concept to an actual project was a really challenging step. In order to be able to do something, I asked myself of what would be my '''design question''' for this project first. Once I had something to work with, then I started facilitating some steps for getting my hands on the gameplay.		// Getting from a big idea, a very meta and abstract concept to an actual project was a really challenging step. In order to be able to do something, I asked myself of what would be my '''design question''' for this project first. Once I had something to work with, then I started facilitating some steps for getting my hands on the gameplay.