a Movable Project Space: Nov, 2008

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Nov, 2008

Storyline Transport: Detroit

Storyline Transport: Detroit is a collaborative public art initiative by Bang Guel Han, Steven Mygind Pedersen and Jung A. Woo.

They created experimental shadow puppet stage sets and performances based on images of the streets and architecture of Detroit's many neighborhoods. Images and stories of Detorit residents were collected at public locations via hands-on shadow puppet-making workshops, while a converted pick-up truck delivered illuminated shadow puppet shows from neighborhood to neighborhood.

The first workshop/ event took place in Detroit's historic Eastern Market on Nov. 1st, 2008. With the assistance of the collaborators, market goers had the opportunity to engage and participate in the making and performance of the shadow puppets. The physical creation of the puppets by hands-on workshops opened opportunities for participants to interact, express thoughts and feelings and exchange cultures with fellow residents in more sensitive and unexpected ways. The event was free and open to all.

Using their own silhouetted profile combined with an imaginary body, such as a bird, dragon or fairy, these simple shadow puppets created a visual and metaphoric self that is simultaneously flat yet full of possibilities.

The piece intended to offer a catalyst for playful interaction and conversations, which often revealed the complexities and concerns shared by city residents.

The project is funded in part by Wayne State University's Creative Research Grant.

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Details

Imagine the possibilities of mobilizing your art and culminating events virtually anywhere: on streets, in a parking area, or even in areas outside of the city.

Artists are asked to submit their ideas for use of a truck bed space, measuring 74 inches by 48 inches. This opportunity offers the artists the freedom to bring studio practice closer to a variety of diverse audiences. Works will be selected based on their purpose of investigations and artistic practices to engage the community outside traditional spaces of museums and art galleries.

Artists are given the liberty, physically and economically, to meet and learn from the public. The vehicle becomes a physical and symbolic space allowing artists to go out and move through the city.

Visual artists, interested citizens, poets, musicians, dancers, performers, activists, and writers are all welcome to submit their ideas which involves interactive and participatory community activities or events resulting in relationships with communities.

All works are to be executed in a responsible manner and should take into consideration their effect on the environment.
All artists are solely responsible for any expenses incurred in creating, producing, installing, maintaining, and removing their work. This financial obligation also includes gas money for driving the truck around the city if the artist chooses. (Due to responsibility and insurance, the truck will be driven by the truck’s owner.)

Please send a project proposal including:

Your name, address, phone number and e-mail address
Your Curriculum Vitae/ Resume
A written description of your proposed project
Artist Statement (Optional)
A visual description of your proposed project, include drawings or other supporting materials
One CD with ten (10) digital JPEG images of your current work.
A separated printed image identification list with your name, the image number corresponding to the digital file, year work was executed, title, dimension and medium used.
Self -addresses and stamped envelop with appropriate postage for returning all materials