A panel discussion about the use of touch in performance, led by Jane McLean, Ruth Spencer and Laura Blake.
I particularly found the work of Laura Blake interesting for my research on touch interaction and accessibility.
Laura Blake:
Visual Artist creating work that can be touched and interacted with.
Co-design is part of her practice, audiences test ideas around works.
Works with neurodiverse audiences.
It’s important they have the experience they want to have with it.
“Objects become a tool for communication between people.”
THE SOCIALLY DISTANCE FUTURE OF TOUCH:
Do we need to think about changing the art materials?
Continue to advocate for touch, don’t forget about it.
Touch language of the supporting adult is very important.
Artwork by Laura Blake
Artwork by Laura Blake