Practice-based research is a methodology where the creation of art is central to my research process. In this approach, my artistic practice is both the method and the output of the research. The artworks I produce are seen as a form of knowledge in their own right, and I engage in reflective practice to articulate the insights and understandings gained through the creative process.

Example: I create a series of augmented reality (AR) installations that explore the relationship between physical and virtual spaces. Throughout the project, I document my process, decisions, and reflections in a research journal, which I later analyze to extract broader themes and insights about the interplay between these spaces.

Roland Barthes:

"We know that a text does not consist of a line of words, releasing a single ‘theological’ meaning (the ‘message’ of the Author-God), but is a space of many dimensions, in which are wedded and contested various kinds of writing, no one of which is original: the text is a tissue of citations, resulting from the thousand sources of culture. [...] Thus literature (it would be better, henceforth, to say writing), by refusing to assign to the text (and to the world as text) a ‘secret,’ that is, an ultimate meaning, liberates an activity which we might call counter-theological, properly revolutionary, for to refuse to arrest meaning is finally to refuse God and his hypostases—reason, science, the law."
(The Death of the Author, p. 21)

Knowledge and Innovation:

• New Aesthetic Experiences: My practice-based research leads to the creation of innovative artworks that provide audiences with novel sensory and emotional experiences. For instance, my AR installations offer unique ways of perceiving and interacting with space.

• Theoretical Insights: The reflective documentation contributes to theoretical discussions in new media art, such as the impact of AR on our perception of reality and the blurring of boundaries between the digital and the physical.

• Methodological Advances: This approach also leads to new methods and techniques in my artistic practice. The process of creating AR installations results in innovative uses of technology and new ways of integrating digital and physical elements in art.

• Thinking in Diagrams: Thinking in diagrams for complex new concepts enhances my research and knowledge production by simplifying comprehension and improving communication. Diagrams reveal patterns and connections, leading to new insights for me. They help me clarify and refine my understanding, highlighting gaps in my knowledge. Visual aids improve my memory retention and support problem-solving by providing clear frameworks. Diagrams stimulate my creativity and innovation, encouraging me to explore different perspectives. They offer me a holistic view of systems and concepts, crucial for interdisciplinary research. Effective for documentation and presentation, diagrams make complex information accessible to my audience. Easily modifiable, they support the iterative refinement of my ideas and hypotheses. Visual thinking fosters better collaboration and understanding across fields for me. Overall, diagrams advance the depth and breadth of my knowledge in research. 

• Interdisciplinary Synergy: New Media Art and Science Collaboration: Interdisciplinary collaboration between new media artists and science and engineering departments fosters innovative research and knowledge production. Artists bring creative perspectives, leading to novel solutions and hybrid practices. Their visualizations and interactive installations enhance science communication and public engagement. These collaborations result in new prototypes and cutting-edge technologies, driving advancements in fields like AI and bioengineering. Ethical and philosophical insights from artists provide critical reflections on scientific advancements. Case studies like responsive environments and bio-art installations highlight the potential of such collaborations. Educational programs benefit from interdisciplinary learning, preparing students for cross-field challenges. By merging artistic creativity with scientific rigor, these partnerships address complex problems in innovative ways. The synergy enriches both disciplines, producing transformative knowledge. Integrating diverse approaches, new media art and science collaborations push the boundaries of what's possible.