From Third Place: Illustrations and Observations of Connection in the Inner City

Keywords: Anthropology, Community, Connection, Observational Drawing, Third Place

Abstract

From Third Place is a practice-led project that explores the concept of third place in relation to society of the inner city, specifically Auckland CBD, using the traditional cultural anthropological methods of fieldwork and observational drawing to explore third places in Auckland. This project addresses the concept of third place and its role within society and the individual, reflecting on how we connect within our environment. This project is heavily influenced by my previous degree in cultural anthropology and art history. The inquiry is explored through the publication in three chapters of observational illustrations which focuses on the main third places used in everyday life by residents of Auckland CBD; cafes, parks, and pubs. The resulting publication is a series of snapshots of life in the city. The aims of this project is to explore connection of individuals in the city and celebrate the third places that facilitate them.

Author Biographies

Grace Elizabeth, Auckland University of Technology

Grace Elizabeth Naylor is a AUT Communication Design graduate and illustrator. Her research examines the role of third places within urban living environments. Documenting through observational drawing, she explores places of community through an cultural anthropological lens. 

Marcos Mortensen Steagall

 

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Published
2024-10-20