Project Concept
The inspiration for this project lies in a Wales, UK and Worldwide trend of economic austerity and political unrest. In times of domestic hardship and enforced economic migration, people become separated into groups. This disparateness creates pockets of exclusion – certain ethnic, social and economic groups are left stranded – enhancing fragmentation within society. People are united and distinguished by their similarities. On these grounds, the battle for survival is fought.
Application
This is an open invitation to submit a proposal to make a new piece of work in or around Cardiff (S Wales, UK). The work should have some kind of relevance to its locality: However, the proposal needn’t be site or geographically specific. We expect the selected artist/s to spend a period of time in S Wales (at least 5 days) conducting research/making the work. This period can run on successive days or can be arranged over the duration of the commission timeline (March 10th– June 1st 2014).
Applications should include a short artists statement (max 200 words), a written proposal outlining the artist’s approach to the commission and the project concept (500 words max), a CV and some visual documentation of their practice (10 images max). Please email to brychan.tudor@googlemail.com or transfer via Dropbox
CAAPO is particularly interested in artists working with 3D intervention, sculpture, performance and/or video – with a further preference shown to artists working in the public realm.
All applications must be received by 5pm, Friday 21st February 2014.
Commission Details
£500 Fee – Half paid on commencement of commission and half on completion.
This fee includes all travel, materials and living costs. Production assistance provided where possible.
Time Periods
Commissioned work is scheduled to take place between March 10th – June 1st 2014.
Completed artwork should be ready to install by June 15th 2014.
