1996 ASL Literature Conference Presentation by Patrick Graybill
Channel: RIT Libraries
Date: 2019-03-26

Summary by Dr. Karen Christie. In this presentation, "Process and Product," Patrick Graybill focuses on the importance of the artistic process in the creation of an ASL literary product. He stresses the need for play-- for the creative freedom absent of rules. He mentions how the inspiration of a poem at the feeling level rises to become an image which is then communicated through space in ASL. The poem resulting sparks a familiar shared experience for Deaf audience members. He mentions the play techniques he uses in creating ASL poems such as sign choices, moving signs in space, balancing left and right-hand use, and the speed of signs. He closes his presentation encouraging teachers and others to foster language play in their students. Visual description: Patrick Graybill is wearing glasses and has balding gray hair, a mustache and a beard. He is wearing a gray jacket over a white shirt and dark slacks. He is on stage in front of a black background. For more information, please go to the Deaf Studies Archive finding aid link URL: https://archivesspace.rit.edu/repositories/2/resources/852

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