“Relate North” is an English (UK) language, peer-reviewed publication dedicated to the exploration and sharing of contemporary practices in arts-based research and academic knowledge exchange in the fields of arts, design and visual culture education.
The terms ‘art’ and ‘design’ should be interpreted broadly to include, for example, crafts, indigenous making, media and product or service design. Chapters and visual essays are sought for this book, which will focus on the general theme of ‘Everyday Extremes’.
The book will focus on the everyday experiences and practices of human and non-human existence in the Arctic and related areas of the globe. The concept of extremes aims to highlight and describe the particular sensitivity that enables and supports creative and sustainable interaction between human/non-human actors and the everchanging, severe environment. Moreover, with the current speed of climate change, when the notion of the extreme environment is to be expanded towards most parts of the “Spaceship Earth” in the next 20-50 years, the challenges of nature and their social and cultural implications will call for a creative response. In search of visions and insights, along with locally appropriate solutions, we will focus on the broader perspective of collaborative practices in design, art, research and education within the Arctic and the regions alike. This includes art and design projects within and between communities, schools, universities, and businesses, culture, tourism and wellbeing.
About the RELATE NORTH series: This book will be number nine in the Relate North series connected to the Arctic Sustainable Arts & Design (ASAD) Thematic Network of the University of Arctic and the third to be published by InSEA Publications. The Relate North series is dedicated to the exploration and sharing of contemporary practices in arts-based research and academic knowledge exchange in the fields of arts, design and visual culture education. Each volume consists of scientific peer-reviewed chapters and visual essays. The series is of interest to academic researchers, artists, designers, art educators and practice-based researchers. This call is for contributions to the latest book, scheduled for publication in late 2022.