DRAW is a two-stage online event that explores how observational drawing of our immediate environment can generate greater awareness of place. It also explores how observational drawing may also have wellbeing benefits from those who engage in this creative practice. In short, we will explore the simple act of drawing the view from a residential window every day, by undertaking repeated drawing exercises and then sharing what we notice, what we produce, and how we feel about drawing in this way.

 In the second one hour session; we will share the participant drawings and will facilitate an interactive discussion about what has been observed through people’s windows and how they engaged with the process of drawing itself.  

BIO:

Dr Nicole Porter PhD PGCHE MARCH BPD FHEA is an Associate Professor of Architecture and Landscape at the University of Nottingham, UK. Her work focuses on the many values that humans associate with nature – ecological, philosophical, psychological, symbolic, spiritual, and economic – and interprets how these values are embodied in contemporary landscape design and policy. Current research interests include cross-cultural comparisons of biophilic design, national park design, integrating mindfulness and place-making for wellbeing and staring out the window at dog walkers, birds and the weather.

Ayesha Batool (Moderator) is a registered architect in Pakistan and currently pursuing a PhD on Window View Preferences at the University of Nottingham, UK.