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| This is an interior view of the Gros Morne venue. |
CALL FOR
PROPOSALS
WILD, PURE
AESTHETIC WONDER
Fibre Explorations of Gros Morne
National Park
The unique
natural and cultural wonders of Gros Morne range in scale from the epic to the
microscopic to the sublime. Wild,
uninhabited mountains, towering cliffs of a freshwater fjord carved out by
glaciers, wind-wizened tuckamore, technicolour lichens, textural fossils. The history of those who lived in the
region and who live there today bring a human response to the spirituality of
the landscape. You are invited to
dig deep and create a proposal for an artwork that can be a conduit for yourself
- and for visitors - to a deeper visual and emotional experience of Gros Morne
National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site and the venue for the Fibre Arts NL
2015 Conference. Let the wonders
of Gros Morne inspire you to explore your own wilderness.
Exhibition
Venues
Wild, Pure
Aesthetic Wonder will open at the
Craft Council Gallery in St. John’s during February / March of 2015. It will then travel to Gros Morne
National Park, where it will be displayed at the Discovery Centre Gallery in
Woody Point from May through October, closing at the end of Fibre Arts NL 2015
on October 18, 2015. Artist fees
will be paid. Shipping and
insurance to and from the Craft Council Gallery will be the artist’s
responsibility. Shipping and
insurance between St. John’s and Gros Morne will be the responsibility of the
Craft Council.
This exhibition
will be curated by Gloria Hickey and Philippa Jones.
Deadline for
receipt of proposals: March 15, 2014 to events@craftcouncil.nl.ca or by
mail to 59 Duckworth Street, St. John’s, NL A1C 1E6.
Deadline for receipt of artwork from successful applicants will be
January 2015.
What
are we looking for in your finished work:
• Dynamic, immersive and
exciting fibre art pieces that push the boundaries of your practice
• Technical and conceptual strength
• Contemporary fibre art that goes beyond its pure
function to make a connection to Gros Morne
•
An interpretation of the
wonders of Gros Morne, reaching beyond literal illustrations of the landscape
Preference
will be given to fibre techniques; weave, spin, knit, crochet, dye, rug
hooking, basketry or work in other materials that utilize fibre processes. Natural fibres are preferred. Collaborations are welcome.
ELIGIBILITY
Because this exhibition
honours the spirit and environment of Gros Morne National Park and celebrates
the culture of the handmade work of this province, preference will be given to craftspeople
/ artists who can show an affiliation to Newfoundland and Labrador. Please submit a short written
description of your connection / affiliation to the province. Include reference to a personal experience
of Gros Morne if one exists.
REQUIREMENTS
Your application must
include
-
the attached form
completed
-
a written description
of the artwork, with drawings or sketches (maximum 3) and information about medium,
technique and finished size
-
artist statement
-
CV or resume (maximum
of three pages)
-
up to ten digital
images of recent works (no earlier than 2005) and a list of images. All images
should be in JPG form at a resolution of 72 dpi (no more than 1800 x 1800 dpi in
size).
-
A short written
description of your connection / affiliation to the province.
If works have
been previously exhibited, please include details. Preference will be given to
newer works and works that are created specifically for this call.
Work must
be suitable to travel.
Scale of work
is negotiable.
If
appropriate, include diagrams of how you plan your work to be displayed.
Outdoor/site
specific work will be considered for the Gros Morne segment of this exhibition
project. If this is your intention please make it clear in your proposal.
The
Exhibition Committee has compiled resource materials and sources to inspire you. Find these on the Craft Council website. http://www.craftcouncil.nl.ca/blog/group-exhibition-craft-year-2015/
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