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Rylander, Sara, lektorORCID iD iconorcid.org/0000-0003-1235-5485
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Lundstedt, L. & Rylander, S. (2024). Craft as resilience in a changing world. In: Timo Jokela; Annamari Manninen; Peter Berliner (Ed.), Mapping the new genre arctic art education: (pp. 36-39). Rovaniemi: University of Lapland
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2024 (English)In: Mapping the new genre arctic art education / [ed] Timo Jokela; Annamari Manninen; Peter Berliner, Rovaniemi: University of Lapland , 2024, p. 36-39Chapter in book (Other academic)
Abstract [en]

This article explores how creative expressions in the course Sloyd, Design, and Sustainable Development at Umeå University serve as a form of eco-cultural resilience. Eco-cultural resilience refers to a culture’s ability to preserve traditions and ecological practices despite environmental and social changes. The course encourages students to engage in activism and use craft as a tool for addressing climate change and social justice, aligning with the vision of "Design Futuring" by Fry. Two student projects are highlighted: The Butterfly Effect, which raises awareness about endangered species through embroidered butterfly brooches, and Dear Plastic, which transforms plastic waste into a christening gown to challenge perceptions of plastic waste. Both projects demonstrate how traditional craft techniques can inspire environmental action and shape public discourse on sustainability. At Umeå University, craft education combines traditional skills with innovation, empowering students to influence societal change and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Rovaniemi: University of Lapland, 2024
Series
Publication of the Faculty of Art and Design of the University of Lapland, Series C. Overviews and Discussions, ISSN 1236-9616, E-ISSN 2737-3495 ; 75
National Category
Arts Design
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-235280 (URN)9789523374584 (ISBN)9789523374577 (ISBN)
Note

Publication of the Faculty of Art and Design of the University of Lapland, Series C. Overviews and Discussions (print); 79

Available from: 2025-02-11 Created: 2025-02-11 Last updated: 2025-02-12Bibliographically approved
Kohtala, C., Manninen, A., Rylander, S. & Fernaeus, Y. (2024). Digital fabrication and sustainability: beyond the borders of art, design and craft. In: Timo Jokela; Maria Huhmarniemi; Kathryn Burnett (Ed.), Relate North: new genre arctic art education beyond borders (pp. 156-178). Viseu: InSEA Publications
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Digital fabrication and sustainability: beyond the borders of art, design and craft
2024 (English)In: Relate North: new genre arctic art education beyond borders / [ed] Timo Jokela; Maria Huhmarniemi; Kathryn Burnett, Viseu: InSEA Publications , 2024, p. 156-178Chapter in book (Refereed)
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Viseu: InSEA Publications, 2024
Series
Relate North
National Category
Visual Arts Design Pedagogy Other Engineering and Technologies
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-231766 (URN)10.24981/2024-RNNGAEB (DOI)978-989-35684-4-6 (ISBN)978-989-35684-5-3 (ISBN)
Available from: 2024-11-14 Created: 2024-11-14 Last updated: 2025-02-27Bibliographically approved
Wink, M. & Rylander, S. (2024). Digitala dimensioner i slöjdundervisning: utmaningar och möjligheter. In: : . Paper presented at Högre utbildning i och för förändring, NU2024, Umeå, Sverige, 17-19 juni, 2024.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Digitala dimensioner i slöjdundervisning: utmaningar och möjligheter
2024 (Swedish)Conference paper, Poster (with or without abstract) (Other academic)
Abstract [sv]

Detta bidrag ämnar presentera en översikt över slöjdämnets (in-, av- eller) utveckling sedan digitaliseringens intåg i skolans kursplaner. Genom att ta avstamp i en rad projekt som fokuserar på digitalisering i slöjdundervisningen, belyser vi de viktiga stegen i denna pedagogiska resa. Vi reflekterar över utvecklingen i undervisningsformat, från traditionell slöjdundervisning till en blandning av distans- och semidistansmetoder, där vi använder digitala verktyg för filmstöd, anpassar materialförsörjningen, utforskar metoder för elevpresentationer och övergår från fasta undervisningsmiljöer till flexibla, mobila lösningar, samtidigt som vi utmanar synkrona lärtillfällen med asynkrona lärtillfällen.

Metod: I våra projekt inom integrationen av digitala verktyg i slöjdutbildning har vi använt oss av en kombination av aktionsforskning och autoetnografi. Genom aktionsforskning har vi genomfört en cyklisk process av planering, handling, observation och reflektion. Detta har inkluderat utveckling och genomförande av kurser och projekt där digitala verktyg för design och tillverkning används. Vi har observerat och dokumenterat hur dessa verktyg implementeras i slöjdämnet och vilken påverkan de har på undervisningen. Genom regelbundna reflektioner har vi identifierat utmaningar och framgångar, och baserat på dessa insikter justerat våra metoder och tillvägagångssätt. Parallellt har vi använt autoetnografi för att utforska och dokumentera våra egna erfarenheter (likt forskare) som lärare i detta förändringsarbete. Genom personliga reflektionsloggar och kontinuerliga samtal har vi analyserat våra upplevelser av att lära ut- och lära oss själva använda digitala verktyg. Kombinationen av dessa två forskningsmetoder har möjliggjort en flerdimensionell förståelse av processen.

Teori: Inom projekten utforskas spänningen mellan digitala verktyg och den traditionella slöjden. I ljuset av Myrskog och Högvägs (2020) observationer om slöjdstuderandes erfarenheter av manuell och digital formgivning, undersöker vårt bidrag hur denna övergång från traditionell till digital metodik påverkar undervisningsstrategier och lärprocesser i slöjdundervisningen, reflekterande över hur en balans mellan bevarandet av traditionellt hantverk och integration av digital innovation kan berika slöjdämnets framtid (Myrskog & Högväg, 2020).

Resultat: Resultaten inkluderar observationer från olika projekt, såsom egna projekt för kompetensutveckling inom digital fabrikation, projekt med grundskoleelever och i huvudsak projekt med slöjdlärarstudenter. Vi har noterat trösklar, hinder men också möjligheter. Vårt bidrag belyser hur digitala verktyg kan förändra förutsättningarna i slöjdämnet och bidrar till att utveckla både lärare och elevers kompetens inom detta område. Det syftar till att lyfta fram hur dessa verktyg kan ändra arbetsflöden och arbetssätt i slöjdämnet.

Keywords
Digitalisering, framtidsförmågor, driva förändring, slöjdutbildning, maker-kultur, digitala verktyg för design
National Category
Pedagogical Work
Research subject
educational work
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-230794 (URN)
Conference
Högre utbildning i och för förändring, NU2024, Umeå, Sverige, 17-19 juni, 2024
Available from: 2024-10-11 Created: 2024-10-11 Last updated: 2025-02-12Bibliographically approved
Rylander, S. (2024). Digitala dimensioner i slöjdundervisning: utmaningar och möjligheter. In: : . Paper presented at AI Make Slöjd, Vasa, Finland, 18-20 september, 2024.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Digitala dimensioner i slöjdundervisning: utmaningar och möjligheter
2024 (Swedish)Conference paper, Oral presentation only (Other academic)
Abstract [sv]

Detta bidrag ämnar presentera en översikt över slöjdämnets (in-, av- eller) utveckling sedan digitaliseringens intåg i skolans kursplaner. Genom att ta avstamp i en rad projekt som fokuserar på digitalisering i slöjdundervisningen, belyser vi de viktiga stegen i denna pedagogiska resa. Vi reflekterar över utvecklingen i undervisningsformat, från traditionell slöjdundervisning till en blandning av distans- och semidistansmetoder, där vi använder digitala verktyg för filmstöd, anpassar materialförsörjningen, utforskar metoder för elevpresentationer och övergår från fasta undervisningsmiljöer till flexibla, mobila lösningar, samtidigt som vi utmanar synkrona lärtillfällen med asynkrona lärtillfällen. 

I våra projekt inom integrationen av digitala verktyg i slöjdutbildning har vi använt oss av en kombination av aktionsforskning och autoetnografi. Genom aktionsforskning har vi genomfört en cyklisk process av planering, handling, observation och reflektion. Detta har inkluderat utveckling och genomförande av kurser och projekt där digitala verktyg för design och tillverkning används. Vi har observerat och dokumenterat hur dessa verktyg implementeras i slöjdämnet och vilken påverkan de har på undervisningen. Genom regelbundna reflektioner har vi identifierat utmaningar och framgångar, och baserat på dessa insikter justerat våra metoder och tillvägagångssätt. 

Inom projekten utforskas spänningen mellan digitala verktyg och den traditionella slöjden. I ljuset av Myrskog och Högvägs (2020) observationer om slöjdstuderandes erfarenheter av manuell och digital formgivning, undersöker vårt bidrag hur denna övergång från traditionell till digital metodik påverkar undervisningsstrategier och lärprocesser i slöjdundervisningen.

Resultaten inkluderar observationer från olika projekt, såsom egna projekt för kompetensutveckling inom digital fabrikation, projekt med grundskoleelever och i huvudsak projekt med slöjdlärarstudenter. Vi har noterat trösklar, hinder men också möjligheter. Vårt bidrag belyser hur digitala verktyg kan förändra förutsättningarna i slöjdämnet och bidrar till att utveckla både lärare och elevers kompetens inom detta område. Det syftar till att lyfta fram hur dessa verktyg kan ändra arbetsflöden och arbetssätt i slöjdämnet.

National Category
Pedagogical Work
Research subject
educational work
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-230791 (URN)
Conference
AI Make Slöjd, Vasa, Finland, 18-20 september, 2024
Available from: 2024-10-11 Created: 2024-10-11 Last updated: 2025-02-12Bibliographically approved
Rylander, S. (2024). Exploring sustainable portraiture in art teacher education. In: Timo Jokela; Peter Berliner; Annamari Manninen (Ed.), Creating Arctic sustainability portraits: (pp. 44-47). Rovaniemi: University of lapland
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Exploring sustainable portraiture in art teacher education
2024 (English)In: Creating Arctic sustainability portraits / [ed] Timo Jokela; Peter Berliner; Annamari Manninen, Rovaniemi: University of lapland , 2024, p. 44-47Chapter in book (Other academic)
Abstract [en]

This two-week workshop encouraged students to explore identity through digital media and portraiture. Using iPads, they created six self-portraits and analysed their work, refecting on how identity can be expressed through art. They also analysed how past artists used symbols, clothing, and technical elements to communicate identity, power, and status. By blending personal and cultural narratives, students gained insight into their own self-expression while preparing for future inclusive, culturally sensitive classrooms.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Rovaniemi: University of lapland, 2024
Series
Publication of the Faculty of Art and Design of the University of Lapland, Series C. Overviews and Discussions, ISSN ISSN 1236-9616, E-ISSN E-ISSN 2737-3495 ; 76
National Category
Arts Pedagogy
Research subject
design
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-235333 (URN)9789523374607 (ISBN)9789523374591 (ISBN)
Available from: 2025-02-12 Created: 2025-02-12 Last updated: 2025-02-13Bibliographically approved
Rylander, S., Gårdvik, M., Stoll, K., Sørmo, W., Manninen, A., Pennanen, A., . . . Terävä, K. (2024). Greetings from the arctic: an exhibition of cross-cultural connections and arctic narratives. In: Timo Jokela (Ed.), New genre arctic art and art education exhibition: Arctic Congress Bodø 2024, 29 May – 3 June 2024. Paper presented at Arctic Congress, Bodø, Norway, May 29 - June 3, 2024 (pp. 28-29). Rovaniemi: University of Lapland
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2024 (English)In: New genre arctic art and art education exhibition: Arctic Congress Bodø 2024, 29 May – 3 June 2024 / [ed] Timo Jokela, Rovaniemi: University of Lapland , 2024, p. 28-29Conference paper, Oral presentation with published abstract (Other academic) [Artistic work]
Abstract [en]

The "Greetings from the Arctic" exhibition stands as a beacon of cultural connectivity and youthful expression in the Arctic realm. This exhibition seeks to weave together the younger generation in a collaborative project of artistic and environmental dialogue.

At the heart of this exhibition are personalised postcards, created and exchanged by pupils residing in diverse Arctic- and near Arctic locations such as northern Finland, Norway and Sweden. These postcards express individual thoughts, concerns, and visions about the Arctic's unique environment and cultural heritage. Each postcard is a narrative thread, contributing to a larger tapestry that reflects the vibrant, multifaceted life and challenges in the Arctic—a visual symposium of Arctic stories, fostering intergenerational and cross-cultural dialogue.

The exhibition embodies the AEA (New Genre Art Education in the Arctic) project's dedication to participatory art-based methods. It underscores the importance of inclusive, transdisciplinary knowledge and artistic practices, championing cultural sensitivity in the Arctic and the wider world. This exhibition invites viewers to embark on a journey through the North, where each postcard is a greeting, an insight, and an invitation to understand and appreciate the rich tapestry of Arctic life.

Format: Postcards printed and presented in digital format (video/ digital collage) 

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Rovaniemi: University of Lapland, 2024
Series
Publication of the Faculty of Art and Design of the University of Lapland, Series C. Overviews and Discussions, ISSN 1236-9616, E-ISSN 2737-3496 ; 72 (E-publication); 76 (printed publication)
National Category
Visual Arts
Research subject
Artistic research
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-230788 (URN)978-952-337-432-4 (ISBN)978-952-337-433-1 (ISBN)
Conference
Arctic Congress, Bodø, Norway, May 29 - June 3, 2024
Available from: 2024-10-11 Created: 2024-10-11 Last updated: 2025-02-21Bibliographically approved
Berliner, P., Enghoff, T., Soberón, E. d., Lundstedt, L., Rylander, S., Manninen, A., . . . Sørmo, W. (2024). Sustainable portraits. In: Timo Jokela (Ed.), New genre arctic art and art education exhibition: Arctic Congress Bodø 2024, 29 May – 3 June 2024. Paper presented at Arctic Congress, Bodø, Norway, May 29 - June 3, 2024 (pp. 8-9). Rovaniemi: University of Lapland
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2024 (English)In: New genre arctic art and art education exhibition: Arctic Congress Bodø 2024, 29 May – 3 June 2024 / [ed] Timo Jokela, Rovaniemi: University of Lapland , 2024, p. 8-9Conference paper, Oral presentation with published abstract (Other academic) [Artistic work]
Abstract [en]

The artwork was collaboratively created by students, and youth in Greenland, Finland, Norway and Sweden. This exhibition shows young people’s engagement in art to create an environmental, social, and cultural self-portrait, Sustainable Portraits, which shows who I am (and we are) in history, in my locality, in my family, in my local community, in my environment. The focus is on “me” and “us” as active con- tributors to sustainability, the flow of life, and the living na- ture, portraits of connectedness and participation. The Sus- tainable Portraits showcases collaborative art of youth and local artists. In Greenland, the youth focus on connectedness to locality and people. In Finland, young participants reflect- ed on identity and life in the north and the other group fo- cused on contemporary versions of portraits as media art visioning sustainable futures. In Sweden, some students ex- plored identity via digital self-portraits, carefully selecting at- tire, attributes, and techniques to convey cultural narratives, while another group aimed to challenge fashion norms. In Norway, the focus was on engaging tourists in sustainabili- ty actions through a photography project. Put together, the exhibition displays engaging art that prompts reflection on sustainability through exploring new forms of portraits.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Rovaniemi: University of Lapland, 2024
Series
Publication of the Faculty of Art and Design of the University of Lapland, Series C. Overviews and Discussions, ISSN 1236-9616, E-ISSN 2737-3496 ; 72 (E-publication); 76 (printed publication)
National Category
Visual Arts Pedagogical Work
Research subject
Artistic research
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-230789 (URN)978-952-337-432-4 (ISBN)
Conference
Arctic Congress, Bodø, Norway, May 29 - June 3, 2024
Available from: 2024-10-11 Created: 2024-10-11 Last updated: 2025-02-21Bibliographically approved
Rylander, S. (2024). The butterfly barometer: Boloria Polaris and Arctic ecological health. In: Arctic congress 2024: programme details. Paper presented at Arctic congress 2024, UArctic Congress 2024 & the High North Dialogue 2024 & International Congress of Arctic Social Sciences (ICASS XI), Bodø, Nowray, May 29 - June 3, 2024.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>The butterfly barometer: Boloria Polaris and Arctic ecological health
2024 (English)In: Arctic congress 2024: programme details, 2024Conference paper, Oral presentation with published abstract (Other academic) [Artistic work]
Abstract [en]

This proposal presents a hand-tufted and sculpted representation of the butterfly Boloria polaris, known as the Polaris Fritillary in wool, spanning one meter in width. It is an artwork which blends the disciplines of art and natural science.

During the last years I have been creating large-scale, hand-tufted, and sculptural woolen moths and butterflies, narrating the tales of various species, including those domesticated, endangered, extinct, and those found in our gardens. The name of my project which contains different series is Systema Naturae, paying tribute to Carl von Linné's taxonomy.

Boloria polaris is a butterfly species notable for its resilience and adaptability, particularly to arctic environments. It serves as an important indicator of ecological health and climate change impacts in these regions due to its sensitivity to environmental changes. This butterfly's importance is highlighted by its vital role within the polar ecosystems and its significant contribution to maintaining biodiversity.

Featuring the Polaris Fritillary, the artwork serves as a beacon for environmental awareness. The piece underscores the butterfly's ecological importance, the splendor of biodiversity, and the critical need for conservation efforts amidst a changing climate. By marrying the artistic depiction of the butterfly with its cultural significance and ecological relevance, the artwork encourages a deeper understanding of our ecosystems' interconnectivity. It underscores the profound impact of art in conveying the value and captivating stories of the natural world, prompting viewers to recognize and respect the role each species plays in our shared ecological story. 

National Category
Visual Arts
Research subject
Artistic research
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-230786 (URN)
Conference
Arctic congress 2024, UArctic Congress 2024 & the High North Dialogue 2024 & International Congress of Arctic Social Sciences (ICASS XI), Bodø, Nowray, May 29 - June 3, 2024
Note

Session: 4.3.2 Looking for Sources of Resilience through Arts, Science, Local and Indigenous Knowledge (ArtSLInK): experience of Arctic StoryWorlds

Available from: 2024-10-11 Created: 2024-10-11 Last updated: 2025-02-21Bibliographically approved
Rylander, S. (2024). Unnatural flow.
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2024 (English)Artistic output (Unrefereed)
Abstract [en]

My work explores the relationship between humans and nature, focusing on the introduction of pink salmon into northern rivers. Through my art, I examine the unintended consequences of human actions on ecosystems, with themes of migration, displacement, and disruption. Once native to the Pacific, pink salmon have become invasive and harmful in the cold waters of northern Europe, where they were introduced by humans.

I use concrete and wool, to represent the contrast between industrial impacts and natural ecosystems. My work reflects the delicate balance between species and the forces—both natural and human—that shape them. I aim to invite viewers to think about their role in these changing ecological cycles.

National Category
Arts
Research subject
Artistic research
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-235283 (URN)
Projects
Living in the landscape
Available from: 2025-02-11 Created: 2025-02-11 Last updated: 2025-02-17Bibliographically approved
Rylander, S. (2024). Unnatural flow. In: Elina Härkönen; Kathryn Burnett; Lotta Lundstedt; Roxane Permar; Mette Gårdvik (Ed.), Flow: currents of change in our river landscapes (pp. 12-14). Rovaniemi: University of Lapland
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2024 (English)In: Flow: currents of change in our river landscapes / [ed] Elina Härkönen; Kathryn Burnett; Lotta Lundstedt; Roxane Permar; Mette Gårdvik, Rovaniemi: University of Lapland , 2024, p. 12-14Chapter in book (Other academic) [Artistic work]
Abstract [en]

My work explores the relationship between humans and nature, focusing on the introduction of pink salmon into northern rivers. Trough my art, I examine the unintended consequences of human actions on ecosystems, with themes of migration, displacement, and disruption. Once native to the Pacifc, pink salmon have become invasive and harmful in the cold waters of northern Europe, where they were introduced by humans.

I use concrete and wool, to represent the contrast between industrial impacts and natural ecosystems. My work refects the delicate balance between species and the forces - both natural and human - that shape them. I aim to invite viewers to think about their role in these changing ecological cycles.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Rovaniemi: University of Lapland, 2024
Series
Publications of the Faculty of Art and Design of the University of Lapland Series D, ISSN 1238-3147, E-ISSN 2737-0585
National Category
Arts
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-235501 (URN)978-952-337-455-3 (ISBN)978-952-337-456-0 (ISBN)
Note

The fifth international and interdisciplinary art methods school Living in the Landscape (LiLa), 2024.

Available from: 2025-02-17 Created: 2025-02-17 Last updated: 2025-02-17Bibliographically approved
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