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Papers by Cecilia von Brandenburg
Metodutveckling i projektet ArtGoesWork 55 Method Development in the ArtsGoesWork Project 91 Foto... more Metodutveckling i projektet ArtGoesWork 55 Method Development in the ArtsGoesWork Project 91 Fotografier 123 Valokuvat 123 Photographies 123 Utgivare: Yrkeshögskolan Novia, Fabriksgatan1, Vasa, Finland © Jaana Erkkilä, Carita Pettersson, Cecilia von Brandenburg och Yrkeshögskolan Novia Novia publikation och produktion, serie R: rapporter 4/2013 ISBN: 978-952-5839-68-5 (print), ISBN: 978-952-5839-69-2 (online) Projektet ArtGoesWork 9 VI VälJer SAKledAre Som dölJer SIG bAKom FAKtA
In recent years, many art educators have moved the focus of their efforts towards acting in healt... more In recent years, many art educators have moved the focus of their efforts towards acting in health promotion with health workers and other organisations in purpose to initiate, conduct and maintain health promotion in various communities. This article discusses how implementation of arts in order to maintain health and well-being at work can also enhance capacity building in working communities. I examine the relationship between different time spaces and conditions where the mediation of arts has been implemented to gain sustainability in working communities. I analyse experiences from the field work, interviews of the role of an art mediator at work places and characteristics of methods used in capacity building work. The study shows that arts at working communities represent a 'value added' dimension in sustaining the capacity building through deepening and prolonging the experiences of finding "something own". However, it is very demanding to work as art mediator in working communities because the organisations need clear and measurable results for the time and money they have given. This article concludes with proposals for enhancing positive outcomes and trust between art mediators and leaders of working communities.
In enhancing well-being at work and understanding quality of life (QoL), it is essential to caref... more In enhancing well-being at work and understanding quality of life (QoL), it is essential to carefully explore potentials of art at workplaces. The studies show that arts are becoming an important opportunity to support well-being at work. Therefore arts can be an important mediator in developing sustainable working environment. In doing this, arts have both aesthetical and ethical aspects. According to theories of work ability, values, attitudes and motivation have strong connections to human needs of an individual. Art experiences are connected to inner reflection of an individual. It seems that arts can have the capacity to transform old ways of acting in order to bring new, softer and more human values at work. Art activities can enhance motivation to ethical thinking at work. In this way, art is carrying in itself a lot more than just an aspect of "a tool" to improve business or company image. The aim of my study is not to present readymade answers, but to participate in this discourse by creating new viewpoints and asking new questions. This paper introduces my on-going dissertation research project which is based on theoretical material and where writing is used as a method of inquiry.
ISBN 978-952-485-870-0 (pbk)
Synnyt/Origins, Taiteen tiedonala/Finnish Studies in Art Education, 2008
"Only those who are aware of the diversity of the human creature will understand how strongly per... more "Only those who are aware of the diversity of the human creature will understand how strongly person's sense of well-being depends upon that individual's freedom to use and develop his or her own diverse potentials everyday, in the private sphere and in working life."
Metodutveckling i projektet ArtGoesWork 55 Method Development in the ArtsGoesWork Project 91 Foto... more Metodutveckling i projektet ArtGoesWork 55 Method Development in the ArtsGoesWork Project 91 Fotografier 123 Valokuvat 123 Photographies 123 Utgivare: Yrkeshögskolan Novia, Fabriksgatan1, Vasa, Finland © Jaana Erkkilä, Carita Pettersson, Cecilia von Brandenburg och Yrkeshögskolan Novia Novia publikation och produktion, serie R: rapporter 4/2013 ISBN: 978-952-5839-68-5 (print), ISBN: 978-952-5839-69-2 (online) Projektet ArtGoesWork 9 VI VälJer SAKledAre Som dölJer SIG bAKom FAKtA
In recent years, many art educators have moved the focus of their efforts towards acting in healt... more In recent years, many art educators have moved the focus of their efforts towards acting in health promotion with health workers and other organisations in purpose to initiate, conduct and maintain health promotion in various communities. This article discusses how implementation of arts in order to maintain health and well-being at work can also enhance capacity building in working communities. I examine the relationship between different time spaces and conditions where the mediation of arts has been implemented to gain sustainability in working communities. I analyse experiences from the field work, interviews of the role of an art mediator at work places and characteristics of methods used in capacity building work. The study shows that arts at working communities represent a 'value added' dimension in sustaining the capacity building through deepening and prolonging the experiences of finding "something own". However, it is very demanding to work as art mediator in working communities because the organisations need clear and measurable results for the time and money they have given. This article concludes with proposals for enhancing positive outcomes and trust between art mediators and leaders of working communities.
In enhancing well-being at work and understanding quality of life (QoL), it is essential to caref... more In enhancing well-being at work and understanding quality of life (QoL), it is essential to carefully explore potentials of art at workplaces. The studies show that arts are becoming an important opportunity to support well-being at work. Therefore arts can be an important mediator in developing sustainable working environment. In doing this, arts have both aesthetical and ethical aspects. According to theories of work ability, values, attitudes and motivation have strong connections to human needs of an individual. Art experiences are connected to inner reflection of an individual. It seems that arts can have the capacity to transform old ways of acting in order to bring new, softer and more human values at work. Art activities can enhance motivation to ethical thinking at work. In this way, art is carrying in itself a lot more than just an aspect of "a tool" to improve business or company image. The aim of my study is not to present readymade answers, but to participate in this discourse by creating new viewpoints and asking new questions. This paper introduces my on-going dissertation research project which is based on theoretical material and where writing is used as a method of inquiry.
ISBN 978-952-485-870-0 (pbk)
Synnyt/Origins, Taiteen tiedonala/Finnish Studies in Art Education, 2008
"Only those who are aware of the diversity of the human creature will understand how strongly per... more "Only those who are aware of the diversity of the human creature will understand how strongly person's sense of well-being depends upon that individual's freedom to use and develop his or her own diverse potentials everyday, in the private sphere and in working life."