LUMINOUS BODIES
International Call: Programmed Art Residency
Artscape Gibraltar Point, Toronto Island, Canada
Facilitator, Teresa Ascencao
Program Dates: July 3 – 17, 2015
Submission Deadline: March 31, 2015
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Cost including taxes: $1015 for private bedroom, or $750 for shared bedroom (package includes accommodation, large shared studio, workshop facilitation, and an exhibition)
Luminous Bodies is a two-week residency to create artworks that shed new light on the human body. Its objective is to challenge “normativity” and Otherness. Its goal is to reinvent and re-present the body in most inclusive and diverse ways. Audio-visual screenings, guest artist talks followed by studio visits, a gallery tour and readings, uncover how our bodies are culturally and aesthetically constructed, displayed and controlled. Cinema, artworks, philosophy, theology, transpersonal psychology, post-colonialism and social movements are explored for ideas in transgressing these forces. Residents work individually or collaboratively to create artworks that reinvent the body through media of their choice, such as photography, video, installation, drawing, performance art, new media etc. Critiques of residents’ work in progress occur on a regular basis. There will be a closing exhibition of artworks created during the residency. The essence of Luminous Bodies is about bringing to light heterogeneous bodies. It welcomes people in all walks of life and genders into a creative journey of critical innovation and self-discovery.
Artscape Gibraltar Point (AGP) is an artist retreat nestled against the magnificent natural backdrop of Toronto Island. It offers rich potential for the creation of artworks amongst its blue-flag beaches and natural surroundings of Lake Ontario, forests and gardens filled with flowers, fruit and vegetables. On the island, there are tiny quaint homes, a historic lighthouse, a hobby farm and antique carnival grounds. Cozy up in a furnished studio and bedroom, and enjoy amenities such as a fully equipped common kitchen, shared bathrooms, laundry facilities and free wireless Internet. AGP is barrier free and an inclusive environment. The Toronto city core is just a 15-minute ferry ride away!
Teresa Ascencao is a media artist whose work deals with gender and sexuality constructs through unique cultural perspectives and technological approaches. Ascencao was born to Azorean parents in Sao Paulo, Brazil and immigrated to Canada at a young age. She graduated with distinction from the University of Toronto's Honours Fine Art Studio program, and received her MFA from OCAD University specializing in Media Art and Sex-Positive Feminism. Her work has been exhibited widely in Canada and internationally. Ascencao lives and works in Toronto and teaches at OCADU.
Luminous Bodies is limited to 15 residents. Skills guidance is available in photography, video editing and installation. Prices include sleeping quarters, large shared studio, facilitation and exhibition. Arrivals are on July 3 from 1pm to 3pm, and departures on July 17 before 11am. For more information visit LuminousBodies.com or contact Teresa Ascencao at info@LuminousBodies.com. To apply, fill out the online form: artscape.wufoo.eu/forms/online-application-for-artscape-gibraltar-point/ (include your website or 10 images).
Website: LuminousBodies.com
