Artists in residence and public events programme 15 July – 24 August 2012
Annual Open Weekend 14-15 July 10am-6pm
For six weeks from 15 July, artists Ed Atkins, Nicolas Deshayes, Philomene Pirecki and Turner Prize 2012 nominee Elizabeth Price will be in residence at Wysing’s rural site, developing new work that explores the contemporary and alternate realities in response to the metaphor of The Mirror. To launch their residencies the artists will take part in a round-table discussion with Wysing’s Director Donna Lynas at 2.30pm on Sunday 15 July.
As with previous residencies, Wysing is keen to profile people living close to Wysing’s rural centre in Bourn, Cambridgeshire, during The Mirror talks and events programme. They say:"Do you have a contribution to make? Perhaps you're an expert in obsidian or Claude mirrors? The Mirror aims to explore ideas around the present and the contemporary so perhaps you are a writer or a local journalist. We're open to ideas. Please email info@wysingartscentre.org or phone 01954 718881 to discuss further. "
Director Donna Lynas says: “We’re really excited to be able to offer the opportunity to members of the public to contribute to the working processes of artists of such a high calibre. Our earlier 2012 residency, The Cosmos, included talks and events on a diverse range of subjects from UFOs to star-gazing, and we hope that The Mirror will also generate such interesting discussions”.
The residency launches during Wysing’s annual Open Weekend, which includes a glimpse into the studios of Erica Böhr & Lisa Wilkens, Jackie Chettur, Elena Cologni, Bettina Furnee, Rob Smith, Helen Stratford, Caroline Wendling, Simon Woolham and Caroline Wright, who are based on our rural site. There will also be contributions from guest artists, film screenings, family workshops and refreshments by artist-concept cafe Grantchester Ices (Giles Round and Phil Root).
In addition, and reinforcing the literary influences on the residencies, Escalator artist-in-residence Patrick Coyle will document the year long programme of residencies through creative writing that can be accessed via an ongoing blog http://wysingsongs.tumblr.com/
Work created by artists during the residency programme, which is funded by Arts Council England and Paul Hamlyn Foundation, is shown at Wysing Arts Centre before being seen by audiences at venues across the UK and beyond.
Wysing Arts Centre, Fox Road, Bourn, Cambridge, CB23 2TX
www.wysingartscentre.org tel 01954 718881
Ed Atkins works predominantly in video, drawing and writing. He lives and works in London and holds an MA Fine Art from Slade School of Fine Art. He is represented by Cabinet Gallery and his recent work has been shown at the ICA, London, Whitechapel Gallery, London and international venues. Atkins is the winner of The Jarman Award 2012 and a solo exhibition at London’s Chisenhale gallery opens in Autumn 2012.
Nicolas Deshayes was born in 1983 and lives and works in London. He completed an MA in Sculpture at The Royal College of Art, London, and his work was shown as part of Wysing Arts Centre’s exhibition The Starry Rubric Set in February/March 2012. He is represented by Jonathan Viner Gallery and has also exhibited at The Zabludowicz Collection, London, Transmission Gallery, Glasgow and at venues internationally.
Philomene Pirecki was born in Jersey in 1972 and lives and works in London. She has exhibited internationally including at The Barbican, London, South London Gallery, MOT International, Brussels and Laure Genillard, London. She graduated from an MA in Fine Art (Painting) at the Royal College of Art in 1996..
Elizabeth Price was born in 1966 and lives and works in London. She has recently had solo exhibitions at Baltic, Newcastle, and Chisenhale Gallery, London. She studied at the Ruskin School of Art, Oxford, and completed an MA (Fine Art) at the Royal College of Art, London, (1991). She is nominated as one of four artists for The Turner Prize, 2012 and is represented by MOT International.
Patrick Coyle has an MFA in Writing from Goldsmiths College, London (2010). He has recently performed at the launch of CONCRETE POETRY at Hayward’s Concrete Café, London and at Spike Island, Bristol. He was the inaugural writer-in-residence for Akerman Daly in 2011.
WYSING ARTS CENTRE is a working campus providing alternative environments and structures for artistic production, learning and knowledge exchange. Wysing’s large rural site near Cambridge comprises artists’ studios, education and new media facilities, a gallery and project spaces, a 17th century farmhouse and outdoor structures. Wysing offers a unique environment for art to be developed and presented; with an ongoing and innovative artistic programme of events, exhibitions, retreats and residencies; and a unique programme for young artists, Wysing is delivering a rich programme that is accessible on many levels to a range of people. Art developed at Wysing is shown at significant venues around the world, and Wysing is part of national networks including Plus Tate, Turning Point, the Arts Council National Portfolio and Own Art.
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For further information, interviews and images please contact:
Lucy Wilson, External Relations Manager, Wysing Arts Centre
07787 854468 lucy.wilson@wysingartscentre.org
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