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Given name: Janaina









Surname: Carrer









Email: janaina.carrer@gmail.com









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Title: Dis.autonomy Practices. A "conceptaphor" and methodological practices to other conceptual worlds in artistic research.









Format: Project presentation (2)









Main language: English









Abstract:
What is the anti-hegemonic potential of the concepts, words, and languages fostered through artistic research practices? If artistic practices can stand for endangered worlds, their potential lies in their capacity to confront and displace the conceptual formations that produce such endangerment. In dialogue with the Forum’s concerns, this presentation introduces the notion of “conceptaphor dis.autonomy,” first articulated during my PhD and currently elaborated methodologically in my postdoctoral research. It advances dis.autonomy as both concept and method, a strategy for displacing hegemonic models of subjectivity and enabling artistic practices to intervene in dominant frameworks that endanger alternative modes of existence. The notion of Dis.autonomy emerged from a biographical event and was conceived as a conceptual–metaphorical device (conceptaphor) guiding both my artistic and academic practice. Rather than redefining autonomy, it seeks to displace the hegemonic model of the self-sufficient, vertical, self-owning, and independent subject historically embedded in patriarchal and colonial imaginaries. From a situated and feminist perspective, dis.autonomy advocates inclination, oscillation, and codependence as constitutive conditions of subjectivity, while developing practical tools to resist forces that endanger alternative modes of existence. This presentation reflects on the notion of “conceptaphor dis.autonomy” and discusses practices developed within the postdoctoral project, analyzing how they are translated into methodological tools for artist-researchers. It investigates how the displacement evoked by dis.autonomy can be enacted within artistic research. By articulating dis.autonomy as both concept and method, the presentation demonstrates how artistic research generates transformations from within practice, opening space for alternative relational and epistemic configurations.










Link to the Exposition :  (https://www.researchcatalogue.net/shared/e298bcbbf9c04bf28093315e2da5bbdd)









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Short biographies of the presenter(s):
- Janaina Carrer is an artist-researcher and professor who develops her work in the field of dance/performance, with a focus on artistic research methodologies and relational practices. Currently she have a Postdoctoral Fellow at Unicamp (FAPESP Scholarship); she holds a PhD in Arts from the Universidad Castilla-La Mancha, Spain (CAPES Scholarship) and dual Master’s degrees: one in Performing Arts and Visual Culture from the Museo Reina Sofía/Artea (Spain) and another in Performing Arts from Unicamp (FAPESP Scholarship). Her research explores ways of displacing hegemonic and colonial practices in our modes of being and relating to others and the world. https://cargocollective.com/janainacarrer
  










Previous presentations or iterations of the research:
While the "dis.autonomy" concept was extensively presented and practiced during my doctoral studies through various labs and performances, this contribution marks the first public presentation of my current postdoctoral project. Unlike previous iterations focused on individual artistic creation, this version introduces a brand-new methodological framework specifically designed for other artist-researchers and educators. At SAR 2026, I will debut these newly developed pedagogical axes.














Requirements
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Additional information:
This presentation is structured into two main parts to offer a comprehensive view of the research. First, it introduces the theoretical foundation of the "conceptaphor dis.autonomy”. Second, it explores the four methodological axes of the "dis.autonomous practices" currently under development. The session will be supported by a slide presentation featuring visual documentation and images of previous laboratories and performances. I will cite and analyze specific examples of these exercises to illustrate the theoric discussion. This format ensures a rigorous conceptual exposition within the allotted time, providing the audience with a clear understanding of the project's aesthetic, practice and philosophical framework.











Spatial and technical requirements :
The presentation requires a standard lecture setting equipped with a computer, a video projector, and a sound system for playing audiovisual content (slides and images). A stable internet connection is very important. The layout can be a traditional auditorium or classroom setup.










Potential risks or ethical concerns:
As this is a theoretical and visual exposition of the project, there are no physical risks or direct ethical concerns for the participants. While the research touches upon sensitive themes related to illness and disability, the presentation remains focused on the conceptual-metaphorical aspects and the resulting artistic methodology. All biographical references are treated as a source for philosophical inquiry, ensuring an ethical and respectful environment. 










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