Refinement of Ship’s Journal stages:
- Stage One: experiencing surroundings maybe as most do, not looking into things. (could look at Edgelands: Journeys into England’s True Wilderness)
- Stage Two: questioning why something is there, the story and function, being aware of context. Putting my psychogeographer’s hat on. (John Berger’s Ways of Seeing and a psychogeography book)
- Stage Three: experiencing surroundings with a psychogeographer’s perspective and knowledge. (Solnit’s Wanderlust)
- Stage Four: Mix of experience and stories. A representation to show what I’ve been up to (artwork).
Also, look at how Relationists break down barriers between the artist and the community — intervention.
Either treat Captain James Cook as in the past, or bring into today’s world, almost like summoning his ghost, having conversations and exchanging ideas, tips and techniques. I could think how he would’ve done things – would he have listened to local radio, or bought materials locally? Would he have gone on walks around his neighbourhood?
Really focus on material-side, adding an artist’s slant on localism. Look at Simon Starling and what Captain James Cook brought home. Also, the keepsakes from the Voyages art exhibition mentioned earlier.
YOU COULD SOLVE THAT WITH A BISCUIT DUNKING MACHINE 