Diagrammatic Contemplation
STEAM January 1, 2026 DOI: 10.5642/steam.ufja6559 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThis work integrates contemplative practice from Western and Eastern philosophies—addressing apperception, consciousness, and presence—with an art practice grounded in diagrammatic contemplation. The art aims not merely to produce an optical effect but to engage viewers in experiencing non-dual consciousness, a state beyond subject-object duality.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Contemplation Diagrammatic reasoning Work physics Representation politics Aesthetics |
| Key finding | Proposes that diagrammatic contemplation in art can engage viewers in experiencing non-dual consciousness. |
Abstract
This work presents the integration of contemplative practice engaging western and eastern philosophies about apperception, consciousness, presence with an art practice that uses diagrammatic contemplation as a basis for developing and presenting art. The aim is not just an optical effect, but to engage the viewer in experiencing non-dual consciousness.