After having a think about how the panel will be looking at your works we have decided that a brief piece of writing about your working process might be a good idea. This is NOT COMPULSORY, but it may be helpful for the panel in looking at how your work best interprets the ideas that embody the collaborative spirit of Metonymy. We are not looking for an epic novel, more like one to three paragraphs that outline your working process and the roles you each played within this.
Some things to think about when writing this:
- What processes were involved in creating your piece?
- How did you communicate ideas within your pairing?
- How did you integrate your separate practices into an holistic piece?
- What problems/limitations did you find? How did you overcome these?
- What commonalities did you find within your practices?
- How was 'balance' established within your relationship?
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Poetry Slam - fundraiser - May 1st
To raise money to pay for our exhibition space, we are going to hold a fundaising Poetry Slam. A slam is a poetry tournament: watch (or take part) as some of Auckland's best performance poets take the stage to amaze, thrill, delight, disgust or awe. This is (probably) not poetry as you know it!
Rules are:
1. Poems must be your own
2. 3 minute time limit
3. Audience helps select the winner
Prizes: Winner gets $100 bar tab plus some other special prizes!
Overseen by the very scary Slammistress Renee and Slam Champion Christian Jensen.
$10, full bar/snacks/meals available. Enter for the poetry slam on the night - first in best dressed.
London Bar, 8pm, Thursday 1st May.
Rules are:
1. Poems must be your own
2. 3 minute time limit
3. Audience helps select the winner
Prizes: Winner gets $100 bar tab plus some other special prizes!
Overseen by the very scary Slammistress Renee and Slam Champion Christian Jensen.
$10, full bar/snacks/meals available. Enter for the poetry slam on the night - first in best dressed.
London Bar, 8pm, Thursday 1st May.
Announcing The Panel
We've managed to get some of the leading lights of NZ art and literature to agree to be on our Panel. These wonderful people will meet in the first week of May to choose the work for the exhibition and performance. Here is a little bit about them:
John Pule
Born in Niue, John Pule moved with his family to Auckland, New Zealand at the age of two. Mythology and history are of specific interest to John as he weaves fish, people and birdlike creatures into a very personal response to the colonisation of the Pacific. While his work is Pacific in subject and style he collects ideas and motifs voraciously and incorporates all into a rich network of interlacing imagery that, through its intimacy, touches on a more universal humanity. John Pule has exhibited extensively throughout New Zealand and the Pacific notably at the Seventh Festival of the South Pacific, Western Samoa 1996, the Asia Pacific Triennial, Queensland Art Gallery, and In Other Words at Te Papa, Wellington 1999. He is an accomplished writer having published two novels The Shark That Ate the Sun (Penguin 1992) and Burn my Head in Heaven (Penguin 1998) plus several volumes of poetry. Among many awards and honours, in 2004 he was honoured with the prestigious Laureate Award from the Arts Foundation of New Zealand.
Evan Woodruffe
Evan Woodruffe has worked for over 20 years at Studio Art Supplies, and now heads it as Gordon Harris Ltd’s professional fine arts division. Studio Art Supplies has a strong relationship with the majority of art and design schools in Auckland providing creative and technical support. Evan is represented by Oedipus Rex gallery and has been exhibiting in galleries throughout New Zealand for over ten years.
Simona Albanese
Simona Albanese has a BA with Honours in Conservation Heritage Studies, Italy and a MA with Honours in Art History from the University of Auckland. She has worked in the art gallery of Palazzo Venezia and Palazzo Barberini in Rome. Simona is also the new Senior Curator of the James Wallace Arts Trust Gallery.
CK Stead
CK (Karl) Stead was one of the new New Zealand poets of the 1950s and '60s, and earned an international reputation as a literary critic. He has published twelve collections of poetry, two collections of short stories, six books of literary criticism, and edited a number of other books. He was Professor of English at the University of Auckland for twenty years, retiring in 1986 to write full-time. Among many other honours he is a member of the Order of New Zealand.
Genevieve McClean
Poet, writer, actor, singer and performance artist, Genevieve's work defies labelling. Her style constantly changes and intrigues. She represented NZ overseas in Slam Poetry back when most of us weren't even aware there was such a thing as slam poetry. She has worked in theatre, TV and feature films, and despite her status as a veteran artist, is still one of the youngest members of our (immensely young at heart) panel!
John Pule
Born in Niue, John Pule moved with his family to Auckland, New Zealand at the age of two. Mythology and history are of specific interest to John as he weaves fish, people and birdlike creatures into a very personal response to the colonisation of the Pacific. While his work is Pacific in subject and style he collects ideas and motifs voraciously and incorporates all into a rich network of interlacing imagery that, through its intimacy, touches on a more universal humanity. John Pule has exhibited extensively throughout New Zealand and the Pacific notably at the Seventh Festival of the South Pacific, Western Samoa 1996, the Asia Pacific Triennial, Queensland Art Gallery, and In Other Words at Te Papa, Wellington 1999. He is an accomplished writer having published two novels The Shark That Ate the Sun (Penguin 1992) and Burn my Head in Heaven (Penguin 1998) plus several volumes of poetry. Among many awards and honours, in 2004 he was honoured with the prestigious Laureate Award from the Arts Foundation of New Zealand.
Evan Woodruffe
Evan Woodruffe has worked for over 20 years at Studio Art Supplies, and now heads it as Gordon Harris Ltd’s professional fine arts division. Studio Art Supplies has a strong relationship with the majority of art and design schools in Auckland providing creative and technical support. Evan is represented by Oedipus Rex gallery and has been exhibiting in galleries throughout New Zealand for over ten years.
Simona Albanese
Simona Albanese has a BA with Honours in Conservation Heritage Studies, Italy and a MA with Honours in Art History from the University of Auckland. She has worked in the art gallery of Palazzo Venezia and Palazzo Barberini in Rome. Simona is also the new Senior Curator of the James Wallace Arts Trust Gallery.
CK Stead
CK (Karl) Stead was one of the new New Zealand poets of the 1950s and '60s, and earned an international reputation as a literary critic. He has published twelve collections of poetry, two collections of short stories, six books of literary criticism, and edited a number of other books. He was Professor of English at the University of Auckland for twenty years, retiring in 1986 to write full-time. Among many other honours he is a member of the Order of New Zealand.
Genevieve McClean
Poet, writer, actor, singer and performance artist, Genevieve's work defies labelling. Her style constantly changes and intrigues. She represented NZ overseas in Slam Poetry back when most of us weren't even aware there was such a thing as slam poetry. She has worked in theatre, TV and feature films, and despite her status as a veteran artist, is still one of the youngest members of our (immensely young at heart) panel!
Matchups!!
For anyone who's been wondering who else is involved (come along to the meet+greets and you'll find out!), here are the matchups:
Visual artists - Literary Arists
Cat Auburn - Renee Liang
Erin Gaffney - Makyla Curtis
Catriona Johns - Sophie Childs
COMPONENT - Murray Lee
Julia Bellamy - Shane Hollands
Hannah-May Thompson - Penny Sommervaille
Kate Barton - Miriam Barr
Gabriel Frederlise - Rachael Heimann
Kristina Heep - Daniel Mainwaring
Lauren May - Ya Wen Ho
Penny Howard - Doug Poole
Michael Botur - Chris Kirk
Richard Kearney - Micheal Onslow-Osborne
Michaela Sherwood - Tracey Holden
Young Sun Han - Siobhan Harvey
Vincent Lum - Daniel Mayo-Turner
Fiona Holding - Jonathan Wright
Veronica Manchego - Lyall Quelch
Cellulite Rose - Daniel Larsen
Alix McIntegart - Christian Jensen
Eddie Dawn McCurdy - Olivia Macassey
Liam Davidson - Francisco Szekely
Mindy Catt - Ila Selwyn
Charlene Srhoj - Jamie Higgins
Jo Galvin - Anna-Kaye Forsyth
Daniel Trotter - Jonathan Fletcher
Bryna Foster - Carolyn McIvor
Meng Koach - Andra Jenkin
Beate Minderjahn - Rosetta Allan
Gus Simonovic - Judi Bagust
Pamela Wood - Jason M
Nick Tidmarsh - Martin Loire
Steven Lyons - Esteban Espinoza
Visual artists - Literary Arists
Cat Auburn - Renee Liang
Erin Gaffney - Makyla Curtis
Catriona Johns - Sophie Childs
COMPONENT - Murray Lee
Julia Bellamy - Shane Hollands
Hannah-May Thompson - Penny Sommervaille
Kate Barton - Miriam Barr
Gabriel Frederlise - Rachael Heimann
Kristina Heep - Daniel Mainwaring
Lauren May - Ya Wen Ho
Penny Howard - Doug Poole
Michael Botur - Chris Kirk
Richard Kearney - Micheal Onslow-Osborne
Michaela Sherwood - Tracey Holden
Young Sun Han - Siobhan Harvey
Vincent Lum - Daniel Mayo-Turner
Fiona Holding - Jonathan Wright
Veronica Manchego - Lyall Quelch
Cellulite Rose - Daniel Larsen
Alix McIntegart - Christian Jensen
Eddie Dawn McCurdy - Olivia Macassey
Liam Davidson - Francisco Szekely
Mindy Catt - Ila Selwyn
Charlene Srhoj - Jamie Higgins
Jo Galvin - Anna-Kaye Forsyth
Daniel Trotter - Jonathan Fletcher
Bryna Foster - Carolyn McIvor
Meng Koach - Andra Jenkin
Beate Minderjahn - Rosetta Allan
Gus Simonovic - Judi Bagust
Pamela Wood - Jason M
Nick Tidmarsh - Martin Loire
Steven Lyons - Esteban Espinoza
Sunday, March 23, 2008
So, um, what does "Metonymy" mean?
OK, so it is a strange word. When we first started throwing around ideas for names this one appealed because it means "a name of something standing in for the name of something else or concept, ie suit for businessmen or skirt for women." Which is kind of neat twisty artsy idea... but OK, we admit it, we chose the name mainly because it sounded cool.
Of course, any quick Google will show that Metonymy is, in fact a far more complicated idea with everyone from Freud to drama theorists to linguists playing with the idea. It's a concept with lots of interesting twists and turns of thought, in fact.
But is this discussion relevant to my collaboration?
Ummm. No! Do whatever you want, you definitely don't have to do something connected with 'Metonymy', however you choose to define it... though to start an argument we could naughtily suggest that 'all art is Metonymy' (hmmmmm!). We just thought it would be fun to mention what the word means.
Of course, any quick Google will show that Metonymy is, in fact a far more complicated idea with everyone from Freud to drama theorists to linguists playing with the idea. It's a concept with lots of interesting twists and turns of thought, in fact.
But is this discussion relevant to my collaboration?
Ummm. No! Do whatever you want, you definitely don't have to do something connected with 'Metonymy', however you choose to define it... though to start an argument we could naughtily suggest that 'all art is Metonymy' (hmmmmm!). We just thought it would be fun to mention what the word means.
FAQs #1
OK, here's a few FAQs we've been asked so far:
What is maximum size for works? can I make more than one?
Of course you can! make whatever you like, and push the boundaries!The maximum size for works is variable. Just be mindful of the fact that there will be a large range of other works that take many shapes and forms in the exhibition as well.The doorway to the gallery is 1.9m x .99m. Your work needs to be able to fit through this, so if working sculpturally your maximum width is 90cm, and height 180cm so we have some wriggle room. Multiple-pieced works are acceptable, but use 1.8m x 1.8m as a basic guide for the maximum size of an entire work.
I would like to collaborate with my partner/friend/flatmate/cat. May I?
Of course! Go for it!! But not for Metonymy.... remember the whole idea is to work with someone you don't know, and see what unusual creative sparks fly. If it sparks off your creativity so you want to collaborate with everyone you see, your long lost husband, the policeman, the gardener, John Banks (well OK, maybe not John Banks).... well fantastic! One of our aims is to generate as much artistic energy as possible. But remember, reserve some of your energy for working with your Metonymy partner. They are giving up their time to work with you, and expected standards for the exhibition will be high.
I've been paired with someone I'm a bit unsure of. May I swap?
Umm.... this is a hard one. We've done our best, using the information you've given us, to pair you with someone who matches you in terms of geographical location, transport needs, and artistic themes.. but not all matches are perfect. We ask that you at least meet with your partner once or twice and keep an open mind. If you find that it really is impossible for you to work together, then let us know and we will put you back in the "pool" and see if we can match you with someone else. Remember, if this happens we can't guarantee another match and you will also lose working time.
Who owns the work we make?
You both do. Equally. And remember, all works are for sale so if it gets sold, you split the money equally. Therefore it's important to ensure you are both happy with the amount of input you each have in the project. It's OK to create two intersecting parts as well (eg object+performance or object+text) so that you can each take a piece of the work with you at the end of the collaboration.
Who owns the copyright to the work if it gets sold?
We've consulted lawyers on this and the standard rule in NZ is that artists (ie, both of you equally) own the intellectual copyright to a work, ie you can reproduce it as image/text in, say, a book even after it is sold. Remember that since the assumption is that you have dual copyright that you should consult and acknowledge the other artist's input if you do reproduce the work later. Make sure you are comfortable with this before throwing your "best idea ever" into the communal cooking pot. That being said, don't be scared to chuck everything in....great ideas have a tendency to breed even better ideas.
What is maximum size for works? can I make more than one?
Of course you can! make whatever you like, and push the boundaries!The maximum size for works is variable. Just be mindful of the fact that there will be a large range of other works that take many shapes and forms in the exhibition as well.The doorway to the gallery is 1.9m x .99m. Your work needs to be able to fit through this, so if working sculpturally your maximum width is 90cm, and height 180cm so we have some wriggle room. Multiple-pieced works are acceptable, but use 1.8m x 1.8m as a basic guide for the maximum size of an entire work.
I would like to collaborate with my partner/friend/flatmate/cat. May I?
Of course! Go for it!! But not for Metonymy.... remember the whole idea is to work with someone you don't know, and see what unusual creative sparks fly. If it sparks off your creativity so you want to collaborate with everyone you see, your long lost husband, the policeman, the gardener, John Banks (well OK, maybe not John Banks).... well fantastic! One of our aims is to generate as much artistic energy as possible. But remember, reserve some of your energy for working with your Metonymy partner. They are giving up their time to work with you, and expected standards for the exhibition will be high.
I've been paired with someone I'm a bit unsure of. May I swap?
Umm.... this is a hard one. We've done our best, using the information you've given us, to pair you with someone who matches you in terms of geographical location, transport needs, and artistic themes.. but not all matches are perfect. We ask that you at least meet with your partner once or twice and keep an open mind. If you find that it really is impossible for you to work together, then let us know and we will put you back in the "pool" and see if we can match you with someone else. Remember, if this happens we can't guarantee another match and you will also lose working time.
Who owns the work we make?
You both do. Equally. And remember, all works are for sale so if it gets sold, you split the money equally. Therefore it's important to ensure you are both happy with the amount of input you each have in the project. It's OK to create two intersecting parts as well (eg object+performance or object+text) so that you can each take a piece of the work with you at the end of the collaboration.
Who owns the copyright to the work if it gets sold?
We've consulted lawyers on this and the standard rule in NZ is that artists (ie, both of you equally) own the intellectual copyright to a work, ie you can reproduce it as image/text in, say, a book even after it is sold. Remember that since the assumption is that you have dual copyright that you should consult and acknowledge the other artist's input if you do reproduce the work later. Make sure you are comfortable with this before throwing your "best idea ever" into the communal cooking pot. That being said, don't be scared to chuck everything in....great ideas have a tendency to breed even better ideas.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Meet and greet #1
Hurray! The pairings have been done and everyone has been notified - you should have made contact with your partners by now. We'll post a list of pairings up shortly, and also announce the selectors for the exhibition.
The date for the first meet and greet is Wednesday the 26th of March, 6.30pm til late(!) at the Wine Cellar on K Road.
For those of you that haven't been there before, its a nice little bar (but they make coffee as well!) in St Kevin's Arcade (downstairs),179 K Road. This is a chance for you to meet everyone else involved in Metonymy and also your super duper organisers - Micky, Hannah, Renee, and Xian. We'll all be wearing a bright knitted flower somewhere so you can't miss us. Don't worry if you miss this one, we'll try and organise these little get togethers every couple of weeks for those that want to meet up and form some sort of buzzy artistic community! We'll also be organising a poetry slam and other events to raise money for the publication... more on that later.
The date for the first meet and greet is Wednesday the 26th of March, 6.30pm til late(!) at the Wine Cellar on K Road.
For those of you that haven't been there before, its a nice little bar (but they make coffee as well!) in St Kevin's Arcade (downstairs),179 K Road. This is a chance for you to meet everyone else involved in Metonymy and also your super duper organisers - Micky, Hannah, Renee, and Xian. We'll all be wearing a bright knitted flower somewhere so you can't miss us. Don't worry if you miss this one, we'll try and organise these little get togethers every couple of weeks for those that want to meet up and form some sort of buzzy artistic community! We'll also be organising a poetry slam and other events to raise money for the publication... more on that later.
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