Abstract

CALDEIRA, Nelson; VEIGA, Pedro Alves da  and  CORDEIRO, João. From Tangible to Phygital: Creative Methodologies and Physical-Digital Integration in Contemporary Post-Digital Art. Vista [online]. 2025, n.16, e025011.  Epub Dec 31, 2025. ISSN 2184-1284.  https://doi.org/10.21814/vista.6351.

This study aims to present the articulation between a proposed phygital taxonomy and the a/r/cographic methodology, thereby offering an integrated methodological framework for analysing and guiding contemporary hybrid artistic practices. In recent years, contemporary artistic creation has been characterised by the fusion of the tangible and the virtual - a phenomenon referred to as "phygital". This concept describes the interconnection between physical and digital elements, which is redefining processes of production, appreciation, and interaction with art. The phygital taxonomy presented here enables the mapping of new hybrid territories. It facilitates a detailed evaluation of the symbiosis between the material dimension, including technological devices, and the virtual or digital dimension, resulting from the execution of code or the reproduction of digital media. The a/r/cographic methodology, in turn, structures the creative process around three essential axes: aesthetics (the cognition, emotions, and sensations elicited by the work), aptitude (the technical and conceptual skills demonstrated), and function (the socio-cultural and communicative impact of the work). The artwork Texel2048Loom, developed by the first author of this study, illustrates the proposed approach. This text also underscores the need for further refinement, particularly in ethical, cultural, and multisensory dimensions, offering clear contributions to future research and practice in post-digital art.

Keywords : phygital taxonomy; a/r/cography; Portalegre tapestries.

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