The lecture I gave at the University of Portsmouth varied slightly from the one at aspex gallery in that I focused more on the relation between my past work to the project I am working on while in Portsmouth. It was nice to see that several of the "body parts casting" volunteers came and I hope that they left with a better insight to what it is that I am trying to achieve with this piece.
During the question session there was some interesting points brought up that spurred further discussion especially regarding the global movement of "cultural workers" and sustainability something that directly relates to the digital web based part of this project.
The students that were curious about how to embark on their careers & lives as artists once they have graduated and wanted to know more about possible residencies I recommended the Unidee-residency in Italy.
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| One of our discussion sessions with Michelangelo Pistoletto |
It is the creation of the founding father of Arte Povera movement Michelangelo Pistoletto and takes place during four months at his Cittadellarte in Biella outside Milan. Cittadellarte aims to inspire and produce a responsible change in society through ideas and creative projects.
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| The shared workspace floor during the final presentation reception |
You live there with about 20 fellow cultural workers from everywhere in the world and everyday you are being supported with seminars, workshops and personal tutoring in regards to how to develop your proposed project.
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| The courtyard of Cittadellarte: the restaurant on ground floor and living quarters on top floors. |
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