Scotland
The Dark Skies/ Biosphere Project looks for an artist or designer who is inspired and interested in the scientific aspects and opportunities in Dark Skies and Biosphere and their links to new discoveries in science. The Dark Skies Park has already links with the national astronomical society and other well-informed and exciting scientists and organisations. The selected artist’s interest or curiosity in science will ensure their practice engages with the exciting ecology and links between sky and land.
The Dark Skies/ Biosphere Project aims to explore the role of artists practice in a meaningful promotion of the beautiful area of Galloway, which has attracted both Dark Skies Park Status and is aiming to secure Biosphere status by Spring 2012. Dark Skies Park means it is one of the best places in the world to look at the stars due to low levels of light pollution. Biosphere refers to areas of landscape that have a good ecological balance and sustainability. There has already been much work done working closely with Mathew Dalziel and Louise Scullion (lead artists) to propose a programme of events and commission opportunities.
This residency is linked to the ongoing programme of artists’ proposals and events in Dark Skies Park/Biosphere. We anticipate that the selected candidate will work closely with Mathew and Louise to develop a promotional art/design edition for this fascinating place.
Artists with an interest in science and arts get a wonderful opportunity to work with diverse and fascinating landscape and to be mentored by Scotland’s most distinctive ecological artists.
The residency is anticipated to culminate with a workshop to launch the art edition and to discuss the role of artists as integral part of placemaking and their ability to recognize through research and practice the potential of place. Conversely to explore how the place has influenced the artist practice.
For further information, please contact jan@wide-open.net (Jan Hogarth), or call 07801232229.
The deadline for applications is the 28th of November 2011.
Other Wide Open projects:
www.stridingarches.com
www.gretnalandmark.com
This post is based on ecoartscotland.net.
