Artist in Coexistence (AiC) is a platform for artistic exploration from a posthumanist perspective, for creatives from all artistic disciplines. A residency at AiC means that you work in close relationship with the site and in an exploratory collaboration with more-than-human, to open up new patterns of thought and notions of coexistence between human and more-than-human. You as an artist should be curious about how a posthumanist perspective can enrich your own artistic practice but also how your work can contribute to change towards a sustainable planetary coexistence.
What is included in our residency?
Expectations of you from the residency:
- A peaceful place on a cliff, in the forest, to work and think
- Pic up by car at bus station “Henåns bussterminal”
- Introduction to the site and a shared dinner on arrival
- Guidance and feedback as desired during the residency period
- Workspace in a newly built studio (approx. 20m2, 4–5m ceiling height + immersion area incl. small library on the theme)
- Accommodation in the loft in the studio (queen size bed, sleeping space for 1–2 people)
- Shower, toilet and laundry machine in separate building
- Simple kitchen for cooking in the studio
- Access to a bicycle
- We welcome international artists, but all documents such as visa or other travel documents are the responsibility of the artist
Expectations of you from the residency:
- That you share parts of your process/results through, for example, a public artist talk or a workshop with invited participants
- That we can talk about you and your work in our communication channels
- That you bring specific materials or tools you wish to use
- That you travel in low carbon transport
WHEN
There are four residency periods at AiC, one per season. Each period lasts about two weeks, and is arranged in consultation with the resident.
Spring – the awakening
Summer – the vibrancy
Autumn – the decomposition
Winter – the hibernation
In addition to these periods of in-house residencies, we also rent out our studio and space to individual artists or collaborative partners who wish to hold residencies with us. Get in touch!
WHERE
AiC is located on the island of Orust in Bohuslän in the Skagerrak Sea, Sweden. Orust is close to the cities of Uddevalla and Stenungsund and about 1 hour north of Gothenburg. It is about 4 km to the central town of Henån where most services are available (two supermarkets, library, pharmacy, restaurants, bus terminal, etc.). If you arrive to Orust by bus, we arrange transportation to and from the bus terminal to AiC. Access to a bicycle is included.
QUESTIONS?
E-mail us at aic.orust@gmail.com.
There are four residency periods at AiC, one per season. Each period lasts about two weeks, and is arranged in consultation with the resident.
Spring – the awakening
Summer – the vibrancy
Autumn – the decomposition
Winter – the hibernation
In addition to these periods of in-house residencies, we also rent out our studio and space to individual artists or collaborative partners who wish to hold residencies with us. Get in touch!
WHERE
AiC is located on the island of Orust in Bohuslän in the Skagerrak Sea, Sweden. Orust is close to the cities of Uddevalla and Stenungsund and about 1 hour north of Gothenburg. It is about 4 km to the central town of Henån where most services are available (two supermarkets, library, pharmacy, restaurants, bus terminal, etc.). If you arrive to Orust by bus, we arrange transportation to and from the bus terminal to AiC. Access to a bicycle is included.
QUESTIONS?
E-mail us at aic.orust@gmail.com.
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