Date: November 25, 2024 (Monday), 4:00 PM
Venue: Academic Center for Artistic Initiatives (AOIA),
54/56 Zachodnia Street, 90-403 Łódź (Balcony Hall).
Admission: Free.
The concept of "Silver Mornings" was developed during the first residency under the project Performative Research in the Face of Civilizational Challenges. This initiative employs the Perebel Method, which integrates artistic sensitivity and insight with scientific methodology, critical research tools, and pragmatic business-institutional approaches.
Under the Perebel Method, the team collaborates with an organization (public or private) to address challenges it identifies. In this instance, the focus was on the observed withdrawal of seniors from social life, as reported by staff at the Factory of Urban Activity. This trend includes reduced use of social services, healthcare, and cultural offerings. Cognitive challenges and memory-related difficulties were found to be significant contributors to this phenomenon.
Through participant observation, conversations with seniors, and consultations with experts, the team proposed a solution centered on building more flexible support networks while enhancing information exchange among seniors.
"Silver Mornings" is the outcome of this process—a concept developed through prototyping and extensive consultations. The prototype (MVP) will be showcased shortly at AOIA.
Project Team
Artists/Residents:
Patrycja Babicka, Justyna Kowalska, Marta Konfederak-Paczuska, Sylwia Wachowska, Karolina Górecka
Method Creators and Workshop Facilitators:
Dr. Tomasz Ciesielski, Dr. Błażej Filanowski
Expert Collaborator:
Dr. hab. Katarzyna de Lazari-Radek, Prof. at the University of Łódź
Expert Consultants:
Dr. Robert Błaszczak (Geriatrician), Radosław Zarębski (Nursing Home “Golden Autumn”)
Factory of Urban Activity Representatives:
Celina Maciejewska (Senior Affairs Spokesperson), Karolina Pawlik
Production Coordination (Partner Organization):
Ewa Otomańska (AOIA)
Event Organized by:
The University of Łódź Foundation (Project Operator), University of Łódź, Department of Journalism and Social Communication at UŁ, Factory of Urban Activity in Łódź, Foundation Teatr Nowszy.
This project is funded by the Polish Ministry of Education and Science under the Science for Society II program.
The task Performative Research in Response to Civilizational Challenges is co-financed by the budget of the City of Łódź.
Project Partner: Academic Center for Artistic Initiatives in Łódź - AOIA.