Hermeneutics

Hermeneutics is the study of interpretation theory, and can be either the art of interpretation, or the theory and practice of interpretation. Traditional hermeneutics — which includes Biblical hermeneutics — refers to the study of the interpretation of written texts, especially texts in the areas of literature, religion and law. Contemporary, or modern, hermeneutics encompasses not only issues involving the written text, but everything in the interpretative process. This includes verbal and nonverbal forms of communication as well as prior aspects that affect communication, such as presuppositions, preunderstandings, the meaning and philosophy of language, and semiotics.

This seems a useful way to think about the Biding Time project, as an exploration of interpretation. There is no finite text, only an incomplete version. Enter - poetic license, artistic expression and room to play. The word comes from the Greek, related to 'Hermes', a winged messenger of the gods. 

Thanks to Lilliana Gibbs (Enthum Coaching) for the suggestion and wikipedia for the definition.