ONLINE via Google Meet

Fridays 11:00-1:00pm EST

September 18 - November 20

**Payments are due 1 week before the course begins and on the first day of the following months

Taxonomies are classification systems. Within the science of taxonomy itself, there are fascinating controversies that open up deep questions about what it means to sense our world and try to make meaning of it. The history of taxonomy is full of colonial narratives as well as an intrinsic fugitivity, as life of all kinds refuses to stick to the terms of their naming. As a concept, taxonomy can be a way of exploring oddkin in our practice, unusual relations and developmental paths. We can also use it to look at our practice as a whole, noticing the promiscuous interminglings of curiosities that have given birth to our experiments.

Recommended Reading:

Naming Nature: The Clash Between Instinct and Science, by Carol Kaesuk Yoon

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These long form DOTS exploratory modules are an opportunity to go deep into themes and process. As with the drop-in drawing sessions, these sessions are process rather than outcome based, but with the long-form there is space to let ideas develop over time in a supportive community of other drawers. This may take the form of “final” works, or a series of works, or another shape altogether.

Along with the live sessions, you will receive access to a module page with short essays, artwork examples, readings, and drawing exercises. You will also receive a Dropbox folder link to upload and share your work and view the works of others in the class.

We meet using Google Meet so you will need a device with audio and video capabilities, as well as the ability to photograph your work and upload it to a shared Google Drive folder. After registering you will receive a confirmation email with links to Google Meet, module page, and Dropbox Folder