Knowledge transfer in ecologically grounded approaches to ubimus: InMesh 1.0

Abstract

We approach the analysis of the dynamics of knowledge transfer and decision-making in ecologically grounded creative practice through a longitudinal study of the exchange processes involved in the elaboration of the installation InMesh 1.0. The paper outlines a theoretical framework for the analysis of knowledge transfer mechanisms in ubiquitous music projects. We focus on a domain-specific practice but rely on concepts that are also applicable to other contexts. We also describe a set of support strategies that enable remote exchanges for group-based aesthetic decision-making. Finally, we document and discuss the development of InMesh 1.0.

KEYWORDS:

• Ubiquitous music
• ecologically grounded creative practices
• knowledge transfer
• multimedia installation

Acknowledgements

InMesh 1.0 was presented at MediaNoche Gallery, New York. This project was funded by the Manhattan Community Arts Fund (MCAF), the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, the Brazilian Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq - Productivity Grant) and the Museum of the Americas, Denver, CO.

Notes

1 The third participant did not provide enough data for the intended analytical purposes.

Additional information

Funding

This work was supported by the Manhattan Community Arts Fund (MCAF), the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, the Brazilian Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) (CNPq – Research Productivity Grant) and the Museum of the Americas, Denver, CO.