Donald Schön is not writing specifically about artists, so when he says ‘carry out an experiment’ what do you think that could look like for artists in general and specifically for you?

For me, being “puzzled and confused” will take me on a journey to creating work, to finding answers through exploration or through “learning by doing” (John Dewey). By experimentation, we gain our own experience, and we are not just passive spectators like in the case of researching. Of course, researching is as important as perhaps it can be seen as the reason for being “puzzled and confused”. “Carry out an experiment” could be taking risks and going beyond what is expected, challenging our own thinking or expectations and embracing any anxiety that may come within that process.

During his lecture, Jonathan presented Kolb's critical reflection cycle in the learning process. By reflecting on our experiences, we gain valuable insights into ourselves and our practice.