First, the theoretical framework of the project was constructed and published on the project website. This 8900 word document combines theory from multiple disciplines in order to create a coherent, queer approach to creating transcendent art designed to give participants a glimpse into the future.
Next, the first artwork derived from the framework was created. To this end, a broad range of sound recordings, videos and photographs were taken and edited in order to form a resource pool for the creation of the piece. A series of photographic images, videos and sound files were created through the application of the theoretical framework to the artistic process as well as through new skills learned as part of ongoing training.
In order to create a more successful second piece the framework was amended primarily in the sections on place and memory. Furthermore the framework itself had personal anecdotes, memories and half memories added into the text. This was to add context to the construction of the framework and to show practical examples in queer life of the kind of transcendent affect that the artworks based on the framework are designed to create.
Once the second iteration of the framework was complete, photographic and sonic materials were gathered with the specific intention of creating a more coherent personal narrative based on the new framework and a second piece was created.
Informed by further skills training in photography and sound, as well as the previous two pieces and their successes and failures, a third piece was created and performed. In the process of its creation extra attention was paid to the quality, variety and clarity of the aural and visual documentation of place to ensure that there were no temptations during the creative process to cover up the field recordings and photos with abstraction.
The result of the research carried out during this project is both the pieces and the framework for creating transcendent queer art that pushes its audience to think about their place in the future. The result of this process was the creation of a style of art which brings together field recordings and photographic images which blend representation of place and evocation of atmosphere along with the interjection of the memorial and personal via spoken word narrative. Analysis, formal and informal feedback indicate that it may have been successful it its aims but further audience surveys are needed in a large scale public performance in order to reach more solid conclusions.
