Jamigraphy – rhythmic nature of writing
Jamigraphy (jamming & calligraphy) is a project born a few years ago, centred around the rhythmic nature of writing.
The protagonist is rhythm and how it inspires the movement of writing.
The rhythm manifest itself through the writer with letters written on a surface.
Jamigraphy
is both performative
and participatory
Purpose
To popularise the act of writing as a creative one, not just in traditional semantic expression, but in form, mechanics, process and as a whole body experience.
To lead by example – offer a public representation of writing – helping embolden people to write.
To explore the creative potential of writing.
To collaborate with participants to challenge and redefine what writing is in the contemporary digital era.
Objectives
Educating about the value and unique features of all forms of writing.
To highlight the unique value and benefits of the fading art of the written word/handwriting.
Exploring the unique therapeutic dimensions of hand writing through the process of connecting more deeply with one’s inner self.
To teach writing as a creative act.
Team building.
Develop a better posture and technique at the desk (for writing by hand and at the computer).
To improve confidence with one’s own handwriting.
Encourage people to play with handwriting.
Explore handwriting to develop creativity (especially for people who consider themselves as not creative).
Build a better understanding and awareness of the action of writing in general and how this could help on a daily basis.
Mindfulness through the rhythm of writing.
Educational and cultural significance
Build upon the interactions and the workshop practice to shape a paper which will expand the contemporary knowledge on the past, present and future of writing.
Communicate the importance and benefits of handwriting in the digital era.
Get people excited about the act of writing.
Celebrate and explain the history of writing and the purpose of writing in different cultures.
Explore the significance and uniqueness of handwriting.
The participants are provided with a surface to write on and writing instruments, which change depending on the environment.
I then explain my vision of Interowriting. I point out certain aspects that could enhance the process, such as posture, breathing, arm movement, helping people to more mindfully connect with their bodies and drop into the space and their awareness .
The musician starts to play. We become writers. The writer is the person who writes, this applies even to writing a single word, no formal writing or calligraphy skill is required. This exercise aims at creating a wholesome relationship with one’s own handwriting.
Attendees enjoy a music concert with live musician/s, during which I address the audience, requesting a word from each member which will then form the text I will write on a panel or a canvas.
I provide writing material and instruments such as paper and pens and invite audience members to contribute physically with their own writing.
Jamigraphy allows for deconstructionist exploration, designed to promote play with words, devoid of and beyond the traditional constraints of language and writing systems, degrammatisising, deterritorialising, de-intellectualising, including, embracing, expanding, inviting deeper more intuitive, abstract use of words from a place of feeling that may even be less formally verbal or unmet with cognisance. All plains of relating and approaching are equally welcome in this space.
Attendees enjoy a music concert with live musician/s, during which I address the audience, requesting a word from each member which will then form the text I will write on a panel or a canvas.
I provide writing material and instruments such as paper and pens and invite audience members to contribute physically with their own writing.
Jamigraphy allows for deconstructionist exploration, designed to promote play with words, devoid of and beyond the traditional constraints of language and writing systems, degrammatisising, deterritorialising, de-intellectualising, including, embracing, expanding, inviting deeper more intuitive, abstract use of words from a place of feeling that may even be less formally verbal or unmet with cognisance. All plains of relating and approaching are equally welcome in this space.
We all have a story to tell, a word to say.
Jamigraphy offers a unique public arena for expression through the medium of writing
Walking wall
Performance Art.
Exchanging words exchanging energy.
We all have a story to tell, a word to write.
I become a wall and invite people to interact with it by writing a word upon a white garment which I wear.
The underlying concept seeks to interrogate and challenge conventional notions of both walls and writing to bridge the gap between the extremities of writing.
The performance endeavours to empower participants encouraging them to embrace their own handwriting and recognise the significance of their words.
In exchange for their writing I give them a sticker with either a mantra: ‘Your words/rhythms count’, or a poem that I wrote.
The garment becomes a record of a collective story in a specific moment in space and time.It facilitates a spontaneous exploration of the primitive instinct that moves the act of writing.
Video collection
Word | British Library
May 2019 – I was invited by Monblanc to produce a panel for a celebration of Hip Hop culture in occasion of the exhibition ‘Making your mark’ at the British Library
Jamigraphy | WalkingWall
Acrobax Rome 2023 – Wasted Talent Festival – Performing with Viper Sound
Jamigraphy
Acrobax Rome 2023 – Wasted Talent Festival – Performing with Viper Sound
Jamigraphy | WalkingWall
Live writing on an ultralight aircraft for ‘Arte in Viaggio’ Artist residency in Tuscany, Italy
Jamigraphy
Fear
Jamigraphy
Jamigraphy in Berlin with the bang Zeug
The Workshops
The Jamigraphy workshops are designed to explore the world of writing from a wider prospective, offering a therapeutic side as well as a the creative act.
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