Hi,
Following from a range of discussions occurring over three SCANZ events, and a
request from the organisers of ISEA 2011 Istanbul to curate a selection of
Aotearoa New Zealand work, the concept below was pitched, which the ISEA
organisers accepted. Consequently we are looking for projects relevant to the
areas given below. The time frame is short but we encourage you to think about
submitting a project.
[uncontainable{second nature}]
Call for projects to be exhibited at ISEA 2011 Istanbul, September 2011
The works in [uncontainable{second nature}] address nature in environmentally
orientated work mediated by digital or computer based expression. The concept
of environment spans the cosmological scale to the local environment. Given the
notion of environment is pivotal, Maori conceptions are included in the scope
of ideas.
Interestingly some aspects of Maori and Western cosmology match at the level of
summary detail. While the respective thinking of each culture was arrived at
based on different premises, the notion that all is energy for example, can be
located within quantum physics and the concept of mauri. This has prompted a
consideration of what other similarities might be present in the beliefs of the
two cultures.
Following presentations at ISEA 2006 in San Jose, the SCANZ 2009: Raranga
tangata symposium which addressed Interconnections, and the recent SCANZ 2011:
Eco sapiens hui at Owae marae, it is time for discussions that have occurred
formally and informally, to be brought forward with a suite of creative
projects based one or more of the themes below.
1. Cosmological context
This is the conception that the sphere of investigation includes the
macroscopic level of stars, suns, planets and stellar systems. Digital works of
art and science are sought.
2. All is energy.
Energistic conceptions of nature range from quantum theory to the Maori notion
that all physical objects (animate and inanimate) have 'mauri' or energy. Works
of art and scientific research in New Zealand are sought.
3. Anthropic principle
The anthropic principle arises as part of sub-nuclear physics and the concept
is embedded within Maori understanding. Here it refers broadly to the
relationship of humans to the cosmos. As well as art works, explanatory
information about the anthropic principle among Maori and in Western science
will be displayed.
4. Integrated systems
The whole of Maori belief is an integrated system, and this is also
instantiated in Systems thinking, Cybernetics and Chaos theory. Artworks are
sought and explanatory information displayed.
5. Life comes from water
Both Taranaki Maori and the contemporary scientific view hold that life emerged
or emerges from water. This will be exemplified in projects and information
panels.
This is a unique moment in the relationship of the two main cultures of
Aotearoa. Centuries of thinking provide a background for an exhibition that is
relevant to the environment, culturally inclusive in premise, digitally
mediated and presenting pinnacles of creative, scientific and meta physical
thinking across the cultural boundary. A catalogue will be produced.
Unfortunately works previously exhibited at ISEA are not eligible. Only Maori
and New Zealanders are eligible to apply however Maori and New Zealanders
living overseas can apply.
To apply:
1. Write a project description (max 500 words) and where possible attach
electronically an image of the work (maximum file size2Mb).
2. Write an explanation which details how the proposed work meets one or more
of the themes (max 300 words).
3. State the exhibition requirements of the work.
4. Provide a one page CV and contact details
5. Email above to: [email protected] by Friday February 11th 2011.
It is appreciated that this is a short deadline but anticipated that most works
will be already created. Proposals are required by this time in order to
prepare for a major funding application.
Best
Ian M Clothier
Director
intercreate.org
Artist
ianclothier.com
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