Do Tangível ao Figital: Integração Físico-Digital e Metodologia Criativa na Arte Pós-Digital Contemporânea

Nelson Caldeira; Pedro Alves da Veiga; João Cordeiro

doi:10.21814/vista.6351

Authors

Nelson Caldeira Centro de Investigação em Artes e Comunicação, Faculdade de Ciências Humanas e Sociais, Universidade do Algarve, Faro, Portugal/Departamento de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade Aberta, Lisbon, Portugal https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3788-9943
Pedro Alves da Veiga Centro de Investigação em Artes e Comunicação, Universidade Aberta, Lisbon, Portugal https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9738-3869
João Cordeiro Centro de História de Arte e Investigação Artística, Escola de Artes, Universidade de Évora, Évora, Portugal/Departamento de Artes Visuais e Multimédia, Universidade de Évora, Évora, Portugal https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0161-7139

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21814/vista.6351

Keywords:

phygital , taxonomy, Portalegre tapestries, a/r/cography

Abstract

This study aims to present the articulation between a proposed phygital taxonomy and the a/r/cographic methodology, thereby offering an integrated methodological framework for analysing and guiding contemporary hybrid artistic practices. In recent years, contemporary artistic creation has been characterised by the fusion of the tangible and the virtual — a phenomenon referred to as "phygital". This concept describes the interconnection between physical and digital elements, which is redefining processes of production, appreciation, and interaction with art. The phygital taxonomy presented here enables the mapping of new hybrid territories. It facilitates a detailed evaluation of the symbiosis between the material dimension, including technological devices, and the virtual or digital dimension, resulting from the execution of code or the reproduction of digital media. The a/r/cographic methodology, in turn, structures the creative process around three essential axes: aesthetics (the cognition, emotions, and sensations elicited by the work), aptitude (the technical and conceptual skills demonstrated), and function (the socio-cultural and communicative impact of the work). The artwork Texel2048Loom, developed by the first author of this study, illustrates the proposed approach. This text also underscores the need for further refinement, particularly in ethical, cultural, and multisensory dimensions, offering clear contributions to future research and practice in post-digital art.

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Author Biographies

Nelson Caldeira, Centro de Investigação em Artes e Comunicação, Faculdade de Ciências Humanas e Sociais, Universidade do Algarve, Faro, Portugal/Departamento de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade Aberta, Lisbon, Portugal

Nelson Caldeira holds a degree in Communication Design from the Portalegre Polytechnic University. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Digital Media Art at the University of Algarve/Universidade Aberta. A specialist in web development, he is proficient in several programming languages, including JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and Python. He currently works as a web developer and web designer, and is a member of the teaching staff at the Polytechnic University of Portalegre, where he lectures in the areas of multimedia and web technologies. With a professional career spanning nearly two decades in the business sector, Caldeira has received several awards for excellence in web development projects and has also worked as a consultant and trainer on initiatives within the European community. His research interests focus on the experience of appreciation and interactivity, particularly through the use of technologies such as computer vision, as well as the exploration of generative art and augmented reality. He is currently engaged in developing experiences that bridge the physical and digital domains, proposing new approaches to the appreciation of both artistic and technological elements.

Pedro Alves da Veiga, Centro de Investigação em Artes e Comunicação, Universidade Aberta, Lisbon, Portugal

Pedro Alves da Veiga holds a PhD in Digital Media Art from the University of Algarve and Universidade Aberta. He is an Assistant Professor at Universidade Aberta and Deputy Director of the PhD programme in Digital Media Art. With over two decades of experience as an entrepreneur, he has produced award-winning work in web design and multimedia. Veiga is a member of the Research Centre for Arts and Communication and a collaborator at the Research Institute for Design, Media and Culture. His research examines the impact of the economies of attention and experience on the digital media art ecosystem, as well as the application of practice-based research methodologies and digital curation. In his artistic practice, he employs assemblage, generative creative programming, and digital audiovisuals. His work has been regularly exhibited in Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Romania, Russia, China, Thailand, Brazil, and the United States. Further information is available at https://pedroveiga.com/.

João Cordeiro, Centro de História de Arte e Investigação Artística, Escola de Artes, Universidade de Évora, Évora, Portugal/Departamento de Artes Visuais e Multimédia, Universidade de Évora, Évora, Portugal

João Cordeiro has developed his artistic, scientific, and professional career in the field of digital media, with a particular focus on the intersection of sound and visual arts, both in creative and exploratory contexts, as well as in industry-oriented applications. His professional background includes teaching experience at various international higher education institutions, where he has delivered over 40 courses in Portugal, Macau, and the United Kingdom, both in-person and remotely. He also has substantial experience in academic coordination, curriculum design, accreditation, and supervising projects for bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Additionally, he has conducted research at leading international institutions. His research lies at the confluence of art and technology and is fundamentally interdisciplinary. Cordeiro is currently an Assistant Professor in the Multimedia Department at the School of Arts, University of Évora.

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