shop commissions and more

So, yes we start, i feel really happy with where we are at and believe that the reason the shop artworks have been apparently easy to arrange is because its the right thing to do for us, them and the site. It is work that doesn't compromise aesthetically or ethically. I think steve summed it up the other day when he said it explores relational working through practice rather than with practice. Is that what you said?
I think if we could also make pieces for the new library and the Colley WMC, it connects the spaces and people. I think the work offers artists, studio holders and business at the new building a good link with the local businesses. I reckon all the shop commissions should be up for the opening - theres no reason why not.
More time on site, making and giving away work is whats next.
Like the greasy spoon project, maybe we could create a list of public works across all venues for people if interested to visit? An art tour as it were, it could include the exhibition in town.
Have been thinking about the event and the commission open call - could we start to put together what that request looks like. eg - Artists wanted to created multiples that will be given out across Parson Cross on July 15th. Small/medium/large/emphemeral/permanent souvenirs needed that can be distributed in a hawker type way. The objects can be made prior to event or on site during the day. ........
Anyways its just a start.
Happy i am, enjoying dual site artwork

best sandwich

Another greta day out in the hood starting to feel more at home. I have tried to track down someone to do cheap neons they sat scripted writing in more expensive than lettering but it feels like we need to push the boat out. My BEST sandwich reminded me of been in a diner in newyork it was just so big and after the pictures of my belly yesterday I have not eaten for the rest of the day.

When I got in I told Kim how funny the day had been and I started to think that we had had a good laugh with and not at people it all felt perfect down to the plug socket in the shop. Stallions it is just pure genius. I am thinking a lot about sharing spaces and how our project in the shops is an example of good art engaged with the social but also asks much more about practise and the artists role and the role for art. I think this is because the project is about art production rather than art as a vehicle for the agendas of others. I like the way we are asking this through and of the work not as a add on debate. I am struggling with the idea of generating a shared epistemological space just by talking we are negociating what art means in the contexts we find ourselves we need to develop this approach with the curators at the graves - extend and contest the poundries of the taxonomy of art or something like that. now for the sandwhich.

Film

The New Studio

Went on the hard hat tour on Monday the studio building is really interesting - made me think about how visible all the change is at the moment. The new Asda and all the building work feels like part of a master plan just struggling to work out what it is. The site manager told us good stories about piles of things been art I love the fact that Carl Andres bricks still resonate 30 years later boy that was from the days before art de-materialsed.

Short film

Thought I would see what the film looks like online.

Finding Beauty

Here are the pictures from today - not sure what they mean yet but thought it was an interesting start - I will try and capture some sunsets

The Plan

PLAN – PARSON CROSS

Days so far planning meetings and Christmas event Rag and Bone woodcut.

1 – Chaucer School. To deliver day in school to demonstrate our process of working/ interrogating relational practice and our commission. Students will be offered live project with budget of 100 to deliver a piece of work to community on day of opening.

Rational. To involve the school in the opening of the square. To acknowledge the impact the school and pupils with have on the developing function of the public space. To explore how a small intervention can encourage school ownership and have a wider impact.

2 - Shop Work. Production of 2 art objects for 5- 7 shops. Eg. neon for barbers, painting for library, print for hardware. One item to be given permanently to shop one to be sited in YAS gallery as exhibition open to public.

Cost

Rational. This area of work aims to explore the role of arts practice and commissioning we also are keen to get people discuss the impact of context on the meaning of work and how audience can engage with arts practice locally.

3. Multiple Drop – leaflet/posters/multiples to publicise event and be self contained artworks. Designs taken from ‘finding beauty’ idea, made in response to being on estate.)

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Rational. We felt that an exploration of what beauty means on Parson Cross and whether the “artists Vision” is relevant to arts practice which engages with the social. It would both advertise and celebrate the opening of the square and develop the aims of the project brief.

4 One to one /rag and bone - personalized art

5 – Count down to opening – big numbers on wood – Steve performance.

Rational. Well it’s just a funny bloody good idea.

6 – Event - commission 6 artists [inc Yorkshire Art Space] to make commemorative works for giving away. We would like to build this around the idea of street hawkers. Each artist will be given a tall cross on which to hang their “Creations” for distrubution. We would like to keep people mobile and avoid tables and chairs.

6 artists x 200 1200

Rational. We thought this was a clever twist and would be read by loads of artists on artjobs. It also would give a chance for YAS artists to get involved. We felt that the idea of exchange and art production has become a central theme or through line and this culmination at the final opening event would leave a legacy in peoples homes which was relevant and asked pertinent questions.

Forward planning – symposium.

Questions

Is the Budget breakdown doable?

Do we know the date of the event yet?

Is there a possible venue at YAS to show the work?

What do you expect in terms of research documentation?

Any other issues (Andrew and Council money – do they want a piece of work for town hall – central library?>)