Application deadline: Sept 15, 2017 Printing Matter is a three-week thematic residency with an intensive program for 8-10 artists, focusing on artist book making. The program is guided by Åse Eg Jørgensen and will take place in English. Two different time periods are available. [box]Dates: February 5 – 26 and September 3 – 24, 2018. Tuition: 150.000 ISK, including accommodation in Seyðisfjörður and basic printmaking materials.[/box] More about PM Printing Matter a Do-It-Yourself-based workshop that aims to create a platform for exchange, discussion, and collaboration amongst fellow artists from various disciplines, who share a professional interest in artists book making, both […]
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The visualisation of light and dark
Seyðisfjörður is currently preparing for the come-back of the sun. Last year the light was celebrated in a visual way through a new light festival List i Ljósi and this year the celebration continues in late February – through performances, sculptures, film and installations. Leading up to the festival Skaftfell organised an art workshop in Seyðisfjarðarskóli and got two artists; Hrafnhildur Gissurardóttir and Laura Tack, to lead the workshop. The focal point was worked around the concept of Light and Darkness and was available for grades 1 – 6 in Seyðisfjarðarskóli, for a total of 43 students. The results can […]