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The main focal point of the program will be exploring printing techniques, ink, paper, type, binding, folding, sewing – hands on, as well as going through a brief history of artist\u2019s books, a discussion on printed matter and an introduction to printed multiples supplemented by an exploration into the printing facilities at the Sey\u00f0isfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Technical Museum.<\/p>\n
A summary of selected texts will act as a foundation for discussions on the above listed topics.<\/p>\n
In order to reveal the joined knowledge of the workshop\/residency\/process, all participants should prepare half an hour presentation of their own practice relating to the topics.<\/p>\n
Set within the ongoing Skaftfell residency program, the Thematic Residency aims<\/strong> to integrate the participating artists into the creative community of Sey\u00f0isfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur. Artists will be able to experience life and work in a unique micro community where creativity is applied to the everyday, and the borders between art and life are fluent. The timing of the residency, February 2017 provides artists with the opportunity to experience the dark and serene period of winter in the fjords of East Iceland.<\/p>\n The program is best suited for visual artists, but artists with interdisciplinary practices are also welcome to apply.<\/p>\n Application process<\/strong><\/p>\n The call for applications for the Thematic Residency 2017 is open from the beginning of June until September 1, 2016.<\/p>\n Please submit your application via the online application form<\/p>\n [button link=”https:\/\/podio.com\/webforms\/15977545\/1072733″ size=”small” color=”green”]Application form[\/button]<\/p>\n Dates: <\/strong>February 2 – 15 Price per person: <\/strong>890 Euros (including accommodation, tuition, and standard printmaking materials)<\/p>\n
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