On Saturday, September 22, the yield from Printing Matter, a thematic residency organized by Skaftfell in collaboration with the Technical Museum of East Iceland, will be on public display. This is the third edition of the Printing Matter residency. Seven artists from around the world have been participating in the three-week residency, starting at the beginning of September. The group’s working process has been emphasizing artist bookmaking and different printing methods as well as creating a platform for knowledge exchange, dialogue and collaboration between participants. Instructors are Åse Eg Jørgensen and Litten Nystrøm. During the last few weeks, the group has enjoyed the fjord’s […]
Residency program
Call for applications – Residency Program 2019
Skaftfell is inviting applications from artists across the world to participate in the Skaftfell Residency Program 2019, both individual artists and artistic collaborators. In 2019, the center is able to offer two grants for Nordic and Baltic artists, courtesy of the Nordic-Baltic Mobility Programme. Further information about the grant can be read here. The residencies offer quiet time and space for independent research, reflection, and experiment. Artists are encouraged to use their stay for in-depth inquiries into their work processes and conceptual interests, to use the magnificent nature of Skaftfell’s surroundings as a source of energy and inspiration, to work […]