Sunday, June 2, 2013

INTERNATIONAL OUTDOOR SCULPTURE FESTIVAL - TAIWAN


Shihmen Reservoir - Taiwan

106 gumtrees are partly enwrapped with shining red fabric to show the flame of the trees hidden in their crowns. Also the trees has a bandage on the trunk with traditional Taiwanese flowercloth. In this bandage a piece of the driftwood coming out of the reservoir. The roject was part of the International Driftwood Sculpture Festival 2005
 
Deadline: 30 of June, 2013 Five artists around the world will finally be selected to create their own artworks for 2013 International Outdoor Sculpture Festival in Taiwan. Each selected artist will cooperate with local residents, students, and volunteers to complete a natural creation associated with the theme of “Seed & Life”.
The artists could use simple but impressive techniques to make people close to natural creatures and wetland, experience the process of natural artwork making, acknowledge important value of environmental conservation, and even appreciate profound meaning of life significantly. http://www.aiesm.com/news-en.asp?ID=1046

Timetable of 2013 International Outdoor Sculpture Festival

  • Deadline: 2013/Jun/30
  • Announcement of Final Selected Artists: 2013/Jul/10
  • Selected Artists’ Stay Period: 2013/Aug/29 (Arrive in Taiwan) - 2013/Sep/16 (Depart from Taiwan)
  • Festival Opening Press Conference: 2013/Sep/15
  • Sculpture Display Period: 2013/Sep/15 - 2013/Dec/31
The sculptures will be installed in different place in the park and the city. However the Material is any natural materials can be get from Natural Park directly, such as reed, stone, tree branch, soil, rice straw, bamboo, leaf, etc.

Restriction: Strictly prohibit making any damage on or into all walls. Please do not use materials that cause allergy easily such as pollen or fur.

Support for Each Selected Artist: NTD$ 60,000 (approximate USD 2,000/1.545eu) to covering every costs of the artwork, 18-day accommodation:From August 29, 2013 to September 16, 2013, each artist will stay in a single room with individual bathroom. For additional accompanists, extra supplements of bed and meal will be charged by the hotel accordingly.
 
A round-trip airfare of economic class for each selected foreign artist from the Country of the artist to Taiwan and one-way shuttle bus service from the Airport to the hotel on the arrival day.
The Festival aids, local volunteers and high school students will be assigned to each artist to make the creations.

Qualifications: Candidates who intend to submit their proposals should have some experiences in working with local residents, volunteers, or junior high school students. While working to complete their art works, the artists will be able to spark interest of the general public to participate in the process of such artistic creation.

Candidates should also be keen on the relationship between nature, human culture, and environment.
The selected artists are required to have basic English conversation skills and the ability to mingle with other artists, local residents, school teachers and students.

Guidelines and Directions:
The selected artists will be working outdoors in the designated areas
They are limited to use only natural or recycled materials that are environmentally friendly, ensuring that in the process of art creation, the environment will not be compromised.
Safety must be considered as priority all the time.
For detailed information on how to participate ( required documentation and contact address),
Enter in Competitions Details
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AIESM WORLD PRESIDENCY
Presidente Bettino Francini
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52025 Montevarchi (Arezzo) ITALY
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