Dina Baumane

Unexpected Territories in Arts Education

Dina Baumane (with Ugis Berzins, attending virtually, Elina Elere, Andra Ulme) – Riga Technical University, Institute of Architecture and Design, Latvia

Abstract:

In the experimental art project of Architecture and Design Institute “Unexpected territories”, the range of topics is related to cities, their development and sustainability. Architecture and design, as specialties of ADI, include creativity, in relation to culture and innovation, technology. These specialties can serve as an integrating and innovative factor in the development of sustainable and modern cities, therefore, the student environment in which we operate should promote high-quality architectural and design creativity. European cities are facing serious challenges today: demographic changes and their impact on urban sprawl, environmental issues and the fight against climate change require unconventional and very bold solutions. Art is a process of self-awareness, therapy and the release of one’s creative abilities. Students use the world as a source of ideas when creating their creative works. They acquire and improve their knowledge of visual art, develop skills, techniques and processes, used materials, studying different visual art forms, styles and means of expression. “Unexpected territories” includes absolute freedom of thought and ideas, allows everyone’s creative fantasy to be expressed and the most unusual ideas to be visualized. This theme should result in beautiful, provocative and innovative works.