2021 Pier-2 Artist-in-Residence Program

Deadline	2020.05.31
Website	2021 Pier-2 Artist-in-Residence Program Website
More About Residency	Pier-2 Art Center
More About Residency	Pier-2 Art Center

Theme for 2021: “Ocean: The Dark Side”

Since its inauguration in 2015, the Pier-2 Artist-in-Residence Program (hereafter referred to as PAIR) has gradually established its operating team and artist-in-residence procedure, at the same time advancing international exchange, connecting the community and campus, and promoting public art education. We expect to do more and keep asking ourselves the question: What is the role and function of PAIR with regard to Pier-2 and Kaohsiung City? Therefore, starting from 2020, we proposed the concept of “RePAIR” as the problematic for the open call: art can repair malfunctions and restore, while “re-” also implies retrospection, rethinking and reflection on pre-established impressions. With the problematic, we hope to introduce more diverse and cross-disciplinary reflections on social concern, local research, international connection, and explorations of residency designs.

There exist various and complicated relationships between humankind and ocean, ranging from colonial powers, industrial structure, scientific research, ecosystem, to folk beliefs. This continuous project initiated in 2020 open call is accompanied by a journey of retrospection and realization, during which we found that humans and the ocean are not just separated by geographical or historical distance; there are also distances of ethnicity, cultures, interpersonal communication, and even psychological distance. We have profoundly realized our limited knowledge and understanding of the ocean. Especially in recent years, the world has witnessed a series of momentous events, including protests, natural and man-made disasters, and super viruses, which had deterred cruise ships from docking at ports, disrupted the widely-connected transportation network, and forced international, large-scale exhibitions and events to be suspended. Economic, trading, and political problems also show more signs of chaos and stagnation. The ocean is not just a vehicle of life and connection; it also holds darkness and unseen reality.

Darkness is like an admonition that instructs us to explore with vigor and to gradually understand and empathize with the seemingly unfathomable unknown. Therefore, for 2021, we propose “Ocean: The Dark Side” as the theme of the year, hoping to reconsider the infinite possibility of the ocean/port with regard to the city/art through artists’ participation and interaction. PAIR hopes to work with artists and together dive deep into the deep dark, to touch upon unknown oceanic agendas in more depth, and to know ourselves better during the process of research and art practice.

Duration	2021.03.01~12.31 Dates (ranging from 60 to 90 days) should be discussed and confirmed both by the selected artists and PAIR.
Provided by Host	1. Studio and living space.2. An area and opportunities for art exchanges.
How to Apply	Applicants should fill in the online application form.
Expected Outcome	Artists are required to fulfill their workshop plan for engaging the local during the residency period. (Not only workshops but also academic exchange, educational programs, community empowerment plan or lectures are all possible approaches)

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