Smells Like Darkness


Smells Like Darkness is the master project of Roger Fähndrich in which The Center of Negativity is introduced, a frame to talk about feelings in the field of art. The one-on-one conversations are held in private and structured by four protocols, from which you can choose.

If you want to sign up for a talk, please send an e-mail indicating the day and your preferred timeslot to: thecenterofnegativity@protonmail.com
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Protocols

Agreement

Agreement is a one-on-one talk about feelings. The conversation builds the fundament of relating to each other by speaking out what “we agree on”. This includes the setting and the mode of the conversation as well as ideas, perceptions and states of being that are present to both. The talk revolves around these agreements and as it unfolds, we might dismiss some of them or add new ones. In the end of a session, we revisit all the agreements.

Can we agree that we sit on a carpet or lay on the floor? Can we agree that the windows are open or the curtains are closed? Can we agree that we talk about feelings?

Diploma

The Center of Negativity offers the shortest study programs in the world: Diplomas can be obtained within the frame of one talk. Because we assume that you are already a practitioner, you will only need to present your qualification and knowledge to the examination committee.

The highest degree in our program is the Master of Arts in Depression (MAD). If you find yourself operating on other levels, The Center of Negativity also offers a wide range of alternatives, like the Bachelor of Arts in Romanticising the Blues (BARB) or in Avoiding Conflicts (BAAC). During the examination talk, we find out what suits you best. Maybe what is missing on your path is a Professional Blamer (PB) certificate.

Portfolio

Our talk is based on a list of dark emotions, that were most present in my life as an artist and have led me to make a lot of artworks. You choose the two of them which are most present in your life and we exchange our experiences. A motivation letter will be issued.

Job Interview

You apply to work in The Center of Negativity. The job interview is conducted in intervals of talk and silence, which we will first have to define. A letter of recommendation will be issued.





Timeslots

Day Timeslot Availability
Thursday 1 July 12:00 - 13:00 taken
14:00 - 15:00 taken
15:30 - 16:30 taken
17:00 - 18:00 free
18:30 - 19:30 taken

Friday 2 July 12:00 - 13:00 taken
14:00 - 15:00 taken
15:30 - 16:30 taken
16:45 - 17:45 taken

Saturday 3 July 12:00 - 13:00 taken
13:30 - 14:30 taken
15:00 - 16:00 taken
18:00 - 20:00 Graduation Ceremony

Sunday 4 July 12:00 - 13:00 free
13:30 - 14:30 taken
15:00 - 16:00 taken
16:30 - 17:30 taken


If you want to sign up for a talk, please send an e-mail indicating the day and your preferred timeslot to:
thecenterofnegativity@protonmail.com

Scroll up or click here to find the protocols. Scroll down to see who graduated so far.

I hope to see you soon
Roger





Graduates

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