University of Essex Alumni & Friends matchfunded £400
By
John Reed
Colchester
We are MA Curating students at the University of Essex in the school of Philosophy and Art History at the University of Essex. We are organising an exhibition that will run from June 3rd to July 3rd at Art Exchange, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ
The inner garden is a metaphorical place of spiritual and mental withdrawal, a space of past and present where experiences and feelings linger.
Anchored in philosophical discourse, Of Other Spaces: Gardens of Dreams explores the idea of an inner garden where troubling aspects of the current world fade away. What’s left is a space of introspection where our dreams, memories and passions live. Subplots and ambiguity abound in the profound vision of an alternate world that we plan to bring to Art Exchange. The dichotomies of inside and outside, dream and reality, consciousness and unconsciousness, will blur together. We wish to explore how the images of our inner world can take different forms. From a natural and poetic setting strongly resembling a garden, to an abstract dreamscape where the subconscious takes over, the artists’ visions encourage visitors to consider their own inner garden.
Since October we have been working hard on the concept and searching for artists and art that we love, all from our own homes. The excitement we feel about bringing such powerful works together, in the framework that we have developed, is immense.
Millions of people have been stuck inside for a year fantasising about normality within their inner gardens. Of Other Spaces: Gardens of Dreams will generate a much-needed moment of contemplation and catharsis. This moment will be made possible by the involvement of astounding international and UK based artists.
The exhibition will have an academic and educational edge by featuring public programs that engage with guest scholars. Tours and workshops will also take place. Attendees of our events will find inspiration and empowerment in cultivating their own inner garden.
We are preparing for multiple eventualities. The Art Exchange gallery will be home to the physical exhibition, and we will have an online presence. We require funds to supplement the budget we have been provided with to allow us flexibility, so that we can provide the best show possible.
The minimum amount raised will be sufficient to allow us to create the exhibition. If we raise more than the minimum amount, the money will fund extra events during the exhibition and help us deliver a better experience.
For updates on public programming please follow the Art Exchange social media accounts!
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If you can donate to our to our exhibition fundraiser- Thank you so much!
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Thank you so much for your support and we'll see you on the 3rd of June! For an exhibition you can actually visit in person!
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You will receive infinite appreciation and incur unending thankfulness as well as receive an e-card to your email address. Plus you will receive an ARTWORK POSTCARD printed by the artist Zhang HaoYe! You will also receive a copy of the exhibition catalogue printed specially for you! We will also give you a guided tour of the exhibition! YOUR NAME will also be included in the thank you section of the catalogue, as you have been so helpful!
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You will receive infinite appreciation and incur unending thankfulness as well as receive an e-card to your email address. You will also receive a copy of the exhibition catalogue printed specially for you! We will also give you a guided tour of the exhibition! YOUR NAME will also be included in the thank you section of the catalogue, as you have been so helpful! You will also receive a full set of six Zhang HaoYe ARTWORK POST CARDS! A special reward for a special donation.
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