In this interview, Cavan McLaughlin begins by discussing his motivation and inspiration to create the Trans-States platform, that focuses strongly on bridging the gaps between the academic and larger esoteric/occult communities. Cavan is an artist, filmmaker and media producer as well as an academic lecturer, and this multi-disciplinary aspect is extremely important for the Trans-States exhibition and conference series as well. As the third conference has recently taken place, Cavan and I discuss the successful interdisciplinary interactions and contributions, the themes of the conferences and their developments (based upon Major Arcana tarot cards), and what is to come in the future. Please check out the Trans-States YouTube channel to view uploads of past conference presentations and performances, and check back in the new year for the latest uploads!
In this interview, Cavan McLaughlin begins by discussing his motivation and inspiration to create the Trans-States platform, that focuses strongly on bridging the gaps between the academic and larger esoteric/occult communities. Cavan is an artist, filmmaker and media producer as well as an academic lecturer, and this multi-disciplinary aspect is extremely important for the Trans-States exhibition and conference series as well.
As the third conference has recently taken place, Cavan and I discuss the successful interdisciplinary interactions and contributions, the themes of the conferences and their developments (based upon Major Arcana tarot cards), and what is to come in the future. Please check out the Trans-States YouTube channel to view uploads of past conference presentations and performances, and check back in the new year for the latest uploads!
PROGRAM NOTES
Trans-States YouTube Channel: Trans- States - YouTube
Keynote Alan Moore: Alan Moore - (Keynote) Trans- States conference 2016 - YouTube
Website: About Trans- States | Trans- States
Facebook: Trans- States | Facebook
Instagram: Trans- states (@trans_states)
Twitter: Trans- States (@Trans_States) / Twitter
Cavan McLaughlin:
Academia.edu: (99+) Cavan McLaughlin | University of the West of England - Academia.edu
Monad Journal: Monad: Journal of Transformative Practice | Peer-reviewed open access multimedia journal (monadjournal.com)
Facebook: Cavan McLaughlin
Instagram: Cavan McLaughlin (@cavan.mclaughlin)
Twitter: Cavan McLaughlin (@cavanmclaughlin)
Theme music: Stephanie Shea