Poormanism & Cognitive Exprinting: Authorship & Intellectual Property Statement

Authored by Kevin Poorman Date of Origin: 11/16/2025

Authorship and Origin

Kevin Poorman is the originator of:

The term Cognitive Exprinting
The term Poormanism
The Cognitive Exprinting Rubric (CER) used to assess visual resonance with cognitive signal traits
The conceptual framework of cognitive condition lanes in visual art
The public archive and domain: cognitiveexprinting.art

These concepts were first articulated through timestamped AI‑assisted conversations, academic outreach emails, and published materials beginning on 11/14/2025. The website was archived with the Internet Archive (Wayback Machine) on 11/18/2025. All materials are preserved for provenance.

Intellectual Property Protections

The Cognitive Exprinting Rubric and its structure
Definitions and conceptual framework for Cognitive Exprinting
Written statements, essays, and outreach materials
All visual artworks created by Kevin Poorman

Trademark (Pending or Reserved) The term Cognitive Exprinting is reserved for use in:

Diagnostic tools and frameworks
Educational and curatorial materials
Public‑facing platforms and branding related to the condition

Documentation and Timestamping To establish authorship and protect legacy, the following steps have been taken:

Domain registration of cognitiveexprinting.art
Domain registration of poormanism.art
Archival of website via Internet Archive (Wayback Machine)
Timestamped emails to academics and curators
Notarized copies of key documents and AI transcripts
Public dissemination of the rubric and framework via this site

Legacy Intent

Cognitive Exprinting is offered as a diagnostic lens for understanding emotional architecture in visual art. It is intended to:

Invite academic validation and research
Support curatorial reframing based on cognition
Help artists discover and articulate their own cognitive lanes
Establish a legacy of cognitive authorship in the visual arts