Contributors
Eliza Muldoon
Eliza Muldon is a lecturer in psychology at UNSW College of Fine Arts, with specific interest in research and promotion of the benefits of arts participation
Articles
Astra and the ventilation hypothesis
Astra Howard’s 'Action Research/Performances' necessarily require participation by members of the public. This makes them unpredictable. Astra’s presence is not about entertainment. It is not a show. There is no star. There is no attempt to expose any individual. There are simply sincere attempts to understand them. Astra acknowledges and responds sincerely to one of our deepest and most affective human needs – our need for emotional expression. Our need to have our voice heard. Our need to vent.
Rational / Emotional