Nederlands Instituut Montevideo/Time Based Arts
Workshop
Workshop
25 - 30 August 2003
Netherlands Media Art Institute in collaboration with Amsterdam- Maastricht
Summer University
Contemporary art practice is constantly expanding the use of technology. The
workshop examines the historical and technological developments in performance
arts. The course will be a creative and practical collaboration between
performing and media artists, and will be contextualised by critical discussions
on contemporary practice; wireless networks and performance, real-time
relationships between body and site, maps and architectures,
physicality/usability/haptics - interface. The workshop will be lead by Kelli
Dipple, an internationally known artist that specialises in performance and the
use of new technologies. The workshop will be placed in a historical and
critical perspective through a number of guest speakers.
The goal of the workshop is to examine the possibilities for site specific
performance, while making use of wireless and portable communication tools. The
participants will be divided into three groups, collaborating on small projects
throughout the week. Collectively the aim is to create effective relationships
towards the building of a non linear experience within and around the Montevideo
architecture.
Australian artist and project manager Kelli Dipple, has worked for the past 7
years at the intersection of digital technology and performance practice. Having
trained traditionally in theatre directing and choreography at the Queensland
University of Technology in Brisbane Australia, Kelli has since developed a
detailed knowledge of video conferencing, streaming media, web and digital video
technologies. Specializing in international co-production, interdisciplinary
research, collaborative practice, performance making and remote/multiple site
events. Her practice draws upon a collaborative and interdisciplinary
methodology and maintains an interest in the integration of visual, interactive,
communication and network technologies into live events for live audiences.
Participant profile
The workshop is designed for performing arts practitioners, video artists, media
artists and (postgraduate)students who wish to expand and complement their own
practice via hands-on experience in collaborative work.
Language English
Fee 450,- euro (including day and evening programme at Netherlands Media Art
Institute, admission to cultural evening programme of AMSU and daily lunch &
refreshments.)
Scholarships
There is a limited amount of scholarships available for artists based in East
and Middle Europe. Artists based in Holland can individually apply for a
scholarship with several Dutch funds.
Admission
Due to the limited capacity, applicants will be selected according to relevant
professional experience and motivation. Please note all materials should be
written in English.
Applicants should return their completed application (to be found on
http://www.amsu.edu) form including curriculum vitae and
motivation letter by fax or post to:
Amsterdam-Maastricht Summer University
Postbus 53066
1007 RB Amsterdam
F 020 624 93 68
E manon@amsu.edu
Netherlands Media Art Institute
Montevideo/Time Based Arts
Keizersgracht 264
1016 EV Amsterdam
The Netherlands
T +31 (0)20 6237101
F +31 (0)20 6244423