The Method Of Factors: A Therapeutic Case StudyThis piece is an autobiographic case study documenting the Method of Factors technique utilized in the cognitive behavioral modality of exposure therapy for the diagnosis of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. In this therapeutic approach, one works to reduce fear and anxiety responses, especially phobia, based on principles of habituation and cognitive dissonance. The Method of Factors technique incorporates a program of steadily escalating steps or challenges for an individual to confront that ultimately lead to a “non-phobic” and rational response to the addressed fear.For the installed piece, the artist, also a licensed psychotherapist, documented a 3-month intervention period where the implemented exposure therapy focused on issues pertaining to Mysophobia and an inability to use restroom facilities outside of his residence. All restroom visits for the Method of Factors intervention were documented in various data spreadsheets with accompanying photographs of every facility utilized during the study. Research was analyzed and interpreted and has been exhibited as a collection of time-series graphs adjacent to a projected video loop of restroom photographs.

The Method Of Factors: A Therapeutic Case Study

This piece is an autobiographic case study documenting the Method of Factors technique utilized in the cognitive behavioral modality of exposure therapy for the diagnosis of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. In this therapeutic approach, one works to reduce fear and anxiety responses, especially phobia, based on principles of habituation and cognitive dissonance. The Method of Factors technique incorporates a program of steadily escalating steps or challenges for an individual to confront that ultimately lead to a “non-phobic” and rational response to the addressed fear.

For the installed piece, the artist, also a licensed psychotherapist, documented a 3-month intervention period where the implemented exposure therapy focused on issues pertaining to Mysophobia and an inability to use restroom facilities outside of his residence. All restroom visits for the Method of Factors intervention were documented in various data spreadsheets with accompanying photographs of every facility utilized during the study. Research was analyzed and interpreted and has been exhibited as a collection of time-series graphs adjacent to a projected video loop of restroom photographs.

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Another snap from the IDM 194 opening last Friday. I’ll be uploading images and videos documenting the evening in the near future. Hopefully, after this weekend.

Another snap from the IDM 194 opening last Friday. I’ll be uploading images and videos documenting the evening in the near future. Hopefully, after this weekend.

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Sadly, Pirates for Jesus will be offline for a bit. Working the whole web renovation thing out here. In the meantime, if you’d really still like to steal something in the Messiah’s name, drop me a line and we’ll work something out.

Sadly, Pirates for Jesus will be offline for a bit. Working the whole web renovation thing out here. In the meantime, if you’d really still like to steal something in the Messiah’s name, drop me a line and we’ll work something out.

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Upcoming show at the Night Gallery in Tempe, AZ. Video courtesy of Derrick Reed.

“Grand Opening”  artists include: Peter Christenson, Matthew Garcia, Natalia Jaeger, Siri Khandavilli, Robert Madera, Teresa Miro Martin, Matthew Mosher, Anthony Obr, M. Jenea Sanchez, Donald Vance, Nicholas Wiesinger, Sebastian Wittig.  Graphics  were produced by Derrick Reed.  The seminar was conducted by Professor Muriel Magenta, School of Art, Arizona State University. The artists will be present at the Opening Reception on Thursday, December 3, 2009 from 6pm – 9pm to discuss their work.

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Get ready for “Grand Opening,” an exhibition of new media art by thirteen Arizona State University Intermedia Graduate Seminar students.  The theme of the exhibition parallels the site  of the Night Gallery, Tempe Marketplace, where shoppers are invited to experience art created from an experimental perspective.  The artists have each presented their work with a reference to the world of consumer products.  The exhibition features new ways artists are engaging today’s visual and conceptual issues, with technology heading the list.“Grand Opening”  artists include: Peter Christenson, Matthew Garcia, Natalia Jaeger, Siri Khandavilli, Robert Madera, Teresa Miro Martin, Matthew Mosher, Anthony Obr, M. Jenea Sanchez, Donald Vance, Nicholas Wiesinger, Sebastian Wittig.  Graphics  were produced by Derrick Reed.  The seminar was conducted by Professor Muriel Magenta, School of Art, Arizona State University. The artists will be present at the Opening Reception on Thursday, December 3, 2009 from 6pm – 9pm to discuss their work.
GRAND OPENINGAn ASU Intermedia Seminar Art ExhibitionDecember 3-17, 2009Night Gallery - Tempe Marketplace 2000 East Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ

Get ready for “Grand Opening,” an exhibition of new media art by thirteen Arizona State University Intermedia Graduate Seminar students.  The theme of the exhibition parallels the site  of the Night Gallery, Tempe Marketplace, where shoppers are invited to experience art created from an experimental perspective.  The artists have each presented their work with a reference to the world of consumer products.  The exhibition features new ways artists are engaging today’s visual and conceptual issues, with technology heading the list.

“Grand Opening”  artists include: Peter Christenson, Matthew Garcia, Natalia Jaeger, Siri Khandavilli, Robert Madera, Teresa Miro Martin, Matthew Mosher, Anthony Obr, M. Jenea Sanchez, Donald Vance, Nicholas Wiesinger, Sebastian Wittig.  Graphics  were produced by Derrick Reed.  The seminar was conducted by Professor Muriel Magenta, School of Art, Arizona State University. The artists will be present at the Opening Reception on Thursday, December 3, 2009 from 6pm – 9pm to discuss their work.

GRAND OPENING
An ASU Intermedia Seminar Art Exhibition
December 3-17, 2009
Night Gallery - Tempe Marketplace
2000 East Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ

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The IDM 194 opening last Friday was a huge success. Thanks to all of the undergrad students who participated and exhibited work. I’ll be uploading images and videos documenting the evening in the near future. Lots of gratitude to my fellow instructors and organizers Natalia and Teresa as well.

The IDM 194 opening last Friday was a huge success. Thanks to all of the undergrad students who participated and exhibited work. I’ll be uploading images and videos documenting the evening in the near future. Lots of gratitude to my fellow instructors and organizers Natalia and Teresa as well.

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New tags. Finding these little devils all around Phoenix and Detroit. Big thanks to Mew. :)

New tags. Finding these little devils all around Phoenix and Detroit. Big thanks to Mew. :)

2 weeks ago; Comments |

Curating a show this Friday for a slew of IDM undergrads at ASU. If you’re in Phoenix, come on out. Free food, and more importantly, free art.

Curating a show this Friday for a slew of IDM undergrads at ASU. If you’re in Phoenix, come on out. Free food, and more importantly, free art.

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