Stage 3: Flux

The Flux stage of the exhibition was open for two days to the public. The exhibition location was transformed into a project space. This gave the artists the opportunity to discuss their practice with visitors and curators whilst the artworks were in development. Irving and Picciau were invited to use the ideas developed in the workshop, to create a space that was constantly changing. Artists were encouraged to add, change or take away certain aspects from their work. Flux was a place to do and undo.

Irving video installation

Picciau loose papers

Picciau poistioning experimentation

Picciau wall drawing

Irving video editing

Picciau work in progress

Picciau, Irving and curatordiscussion

Irving video projection

Picciau discussion

Irving discussion

Stage 1: Static

The aim is to create a platform for the artists to take a step back from their studio space, test work and ideas to further develop their practice.

The exhibition showcases work from two Tees Valley artists, Roberto Picciau and Stephen Irving. Both Picciau and Irving have underlying themes of experimentation.

Using works in progress by Picciau and Irving, ‘Static’ curated by AndNow Curatorial, resembles the traditional hang typically associated with contemporary art galleries. The artworks are lacking in movement, action or change, creating an intervention within the artists practice.

The next stage of StaticFlux is a workshop involving an artist critique. This will explore the curation of the show, as well as the artists individual works presented in the show and their wider artistic practices. Updates of this will be in tomorrow’s blog post.

Tees Valley ARTIST CALL OUT – ‘Static Flux’

 

AndNow Curatorial are currently seeking graduates, early career and mid-career artists living and/or practicing within the Tees Valley region to exhibit and experiment with their practice as part of a new pop-up, group exhibition, titled StaticFlux.

StaticFlux aims to be an experimental exhibition that will give artists a chance to create new dialogues with other artists and to explore and expand upon their practice.

The exhibition will be made up of three stages:
1. The first stage will be an exhibition curated by AndNow Curatorial, referring to the ‘Static’ element to the exhibition.
2. The second stage is a workshop where artists will be invited to critique the exhibition and each other’s work.
3. The final stage will be the ‘Flux’ part of the show. This is where artists can change the curation of the show as well as having the opportunity to change their work, using the exhibition location as a project space.

Taking place at the end of November 2014, StaticFlux will showcase work within an empty shop or office space in Middleborough city centre. Using this type of space will allow you to see your work away from the studio and will create an ideal project space for developing your practice.

Date: Due to the pop-up nature of the exhibition, exact dates, times and locations are still to be confirmed. However, we do know that the exhibition is aiming to be showcased at the end of November 2014, where stages 2 and 3 will be on a Friday-Sunday, which artists MUST be present for.

AndNow Curatorial was established in 2013 by two Art Museum and Gallery Studies graduates, Helen Robertson and Kimberley Gaiger. AndNow Curatorial are working in association with mima, through the mima Young Curators Program, to deliver an exhibition that will aid in the development of Tees Valley artists.

Are you interested?

We are seeking submissions from recent graduates (graduated within the past 2 years), early career and mid-career artists living and/or practicing within the Tees Valley region. Submissions can be from artists working across any discipline who are interested in showcasing their work to the Tees Valley public, be involved within a critique and further experiment with their work in the exhibition space.

Selected artists will be given the opportunity to be involved with all three stages of the exhibition:
1. To showcase work within an exciting exhibition curated by AndNow Curatorial.
2. To create new contacts and be involved in a dialogue with other Tees Valley artists within a workshop critique.
3. To experiment and curate a fluid exhibition.

For further information and to send a submission, please send an email to andnowcuratorial@gmail.com with:
• Up to 5 images of your art work (including medium, date and dimensions)
• A current CV
• Up to 500 words as to why you think you would benefit from this exhibition

Submission Deadline: 8pm, Sunday 12th October 2014