This year Venice Sculture Park is organizing three different competitions for sculptors and video artists.*1 – SCULPTURE*. The applicants in this competition will be chosen on the basis of aesthetic value. Although the technical requirements outlined below must be met, the selection in this category will be based on the formal attributes of the project. *2 – CINETIC SCULPTURE*. The artists that will be selected for this competition will be those who can better interpret the relation between sculpture and solar and/or wind energy. This relationship will manifest itself through movement, self-illumination or other ways that the artist can think of. This will be achieved by meeting also the technical requirements outlined below. Inventive, innovation and technical aspects will be the key elements considered in the selection process. *3 – VIDEO-ART* This third competition is new for the Venice Sculpture Park.
The selected videos will be shown on a television screen located in a shower recess. This shower is part of the toilet building designed by Carlo Scarpa in 1957, and belongs to a group of three showers that are placed adjacent to the main block, under the open sky. The television set will be placed inside one of the showers, which will be fitted with a new Perspex door. The videos will be shown in loop throughout the day and night.
Requirements:
- DVD format.
- Only images, no audio.
- Minimum duration 1 min., maximum one hour.
- The videos will be selected on the basis of their artistic quality, and on their ability to transmit a positive feeling and/or humour.
Photos of the shower and toilet block can be seen at http://www.artwebcenter.net/Pagine/fusina-venice/the-site.htm
The residency program is not available for video artists. The videos will be filmed by the artist outside of the Venice Sculpture Park.
*INTRO ON FUSINA*
- One of the oldest campsites of Europe. Visited by around 150.000 tourists every year. Success due to its management style, the amazing location facing Venice over the Lagoon, the fact that amenities such as office toilette and reception where built by Carlo Scarpa in 1957.
See www.camping-fusina.com for a brief overview of establishment.
*AIM OF THE PROJECT*
- The creation of a sculpture park, as a symbolic homage to Venice and to Carlo Scarpa.
*TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS*
Two main things to consider in the choice of materials are:
- the fact that most guests of campsite are young and some might see climbing on the sculpture as fun. Acts of vandalism should be considered.
- The campsite location on the waterfront makes it susceptible to rust problem.
- Scale of the project must be such that the sculpture can be appreciated from a small distance. Human size or bigger
Hence materials recommended are: steel (if protected from rust), stone, cement, wood, plastic materials, open to applicant’s suggestion.
*REALIZATION*
A range of materials is available on site, as is technical support from our team of specialized workers. All tools for working steel wood and concrete are available at the campsite, as well as cranes tractors bulldozers or whatever else is necessary for the carting and installation.
A vehicle could be provided for the purpose of sourcing the materials from local scrap metal yards or other industrial waste sites. All costs related to the realization of the project , from the sourcing of materials to technical support and other expenses will be taken care by Venice Sculpture Park.
*SUBMISSIONS and DEADLINES*
Submissions for the sculptural project should follow the following criteria:
- Sign conditions below
- send in curriculum vitae describing various experience in the world of sculpture
- slides or good quality digital photos of previous work.
- Outline of approach to project in written or graphic form. Sketch freehand drawings or computer drawings are preferable.
- Submissions must be sent to Stefano Rossi @ the address below by end of April 2006.
*TERMS OF RESIDENCY*
Artist residency is for one month, after that time Venice Sculpture Park reserves the right to start charging for board and accommodation. Nonetheless, being in both parties interest to come to a finalized sculpture at the end, extensions can be awarded if deemed necessary by Venice Sculpture Park. ( the working, committed and productive applicant will find a reasonable counterpart). During this time the artist will be provided accommodation, food at campsite restaurant and free pass for boat service in to Venice for the length of contract.
Residency is offered for one month (unless extended), in the period of July to October.
*CONDITIONS*
Although authorship will be acknowledged in any future publicity or promotion involving the work, the completed work will be the sole property of Venice Sculpture Park.
Insurance for the applicant will be taken care by the applicant him/herself. Venice Sculpture Park declines every responsibility in the case of injury during the implementation of the project.
Stefano Rossi
Via Moranzani 93
30030 Fusina VE
stefano@camping-fusina.com
www.camping-fusina.com
ph. 39 0415470055
fax 39 0415470050
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