Aid of Magic, the Practice of Tending
Research and Thesis , 2024
In this thesis, I explore how Magic and its tools shape the methodology of resistance and liberation through care and further illustrate the manifestation of Magical resistance through care in my practice of Magic Reading.
By starting from myself, situated in the well of cynicism and hopelessness caused by leering forces of violence, oppression, and crushed movements of resistance, I explain how Magic as a gateway to resistance and liberation found me. Further, I explore the intersection of Magic and Resistance with examples of Magical resistance through history. Through drawing parallel lines between myself and my reality and examples of liberation through Magic, I define care as the method of magical resistance.
Guided by theories of Magic, Liberation Psychology, and care, alongside examples of artistic practices, I arrive at the manifestation of Magical resistance through care, in my artistic practice, crafting Magic Reading. A practice inspired by Divination and fortune-telling methods of Tea reading, Tarot, and astrology by illustrating how each tool and experiment contributes to Magic Reading through my projects, I further conclude how Magic reading acts as my tool of connection, understanding, wisdom, and transformation, aiding me through my journey of resistance.
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By starting from myself, situated in the well of cynicism and hopelessness caused by leering forces of violence, oppression, and crushed movements of resistance, I explain how Magic as a gateway to resistance and liberation found me. Further, I explore the intersection of Magic and Resistance with examples of Magical resistance through history. Through drawing parallel lines between myself and my reality and examples of liberation through Magic, I define care as the method of magical resistance.
Guided by theories of Magic, Liberation Psychology, and care, alongside examples of artistic practices, I arrive at the manifestation of Magical resistance through care, in my artistic practice, crafting Magic Reading. A practice inspired by Divination and fortune-telling methods of Tea reading, Tarot, and astrology by illustrating how each tool and experiment contributes to Magic Reading through my projects, I further conclude how Magic reading acts as my tool of connection, understanding, wisdom, and transformation, aiding me through my journey of resistance.
You can read or download the full text here.