micromosaic: Antarctic landscapes

Fitting into the broad field of Communication Design practice and, more specifically, the design of artist monographs, this work develops an on-going practice-led research investigation into intersubjective action and collaborative making through the practice of communication design. Engaging with philosophies of intersubjective engagement, becoming and the new-informed by Martin Heidegger and Emmanuel Levinas-the research examines how the practice of communication design allows, in this case, artists and their communities to reflect on, understand and disseminate their practice through the publication of an encapsulated overview of their work (a monograph), and ultimately move-as individuals and communities of practice-into future practice. Haslem, as communication designer, worked collaboratively with contemporary jewellery artist Kirsten Haydon to conceptualise, design and produce the published monograph. As research this project directly engages with investigating the agency of designers and designing as well as the artefacts those practices create, which taken together facilitate epistemological and ontological change through design. The book, funded through a competitive grant award program by Creative New Zealand further establishes the artist's position within her field as a leading practitioner. Launched in Australia at Gallery Funaki, the leading gallery of contemporary jewelley in Melbourne, in New Zealand at Objectspace, the leading gallery of art and design in Auckland, in USA at Jewelerswerk in Washington DC, the monograph is now available for purchase at the National Gallery of Australia, Melbourne and the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, UK. Micromosaic was also a finalist in the book category of the Australian Graphic Design Association (AGDA) awards in 2014.