Site-Responsive Practices: A Summer School at Van Gogh House

Program Overview

Immerse yourself in site-responsive practices at Van Gogh House, led by artist Clémentine Bedos. Explore the site's history, create unique artistic interventions, and engage audiences through text-based and somatic approaches. Develop skills in sensing resonance, cultivating embodiment, and crafting atmosphere. This immersive program fosters exploration, growth, and the creation of impactful site-specific works.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Site-Responsive Practices: A Summer School at Van Gogh House

Level:

Beginners

Facilitator:

Clémentine Bedos, Transdisciplinary Artist & Previous Resident at Van Gogh House

Dates:

1-5 July 2024

Time:

10:00 – 17:00

Cost:

£560

Objectives:

• Delve into the rich history and personal resonance of Van Gogh House.
• Create unique artistic interventions responding to the site.
• Engage in a dynamic blend of text-based and somatic approaches.
• Explore site-specific and public-facing interventions.
• Develop skills in sensing resonance, cultivating embodiment, engaging audiences, and exploring text-based and somatic approaches.
• Utilize objects and everyday technologies to support narratives.
• Develop the internal logic of a work and set intentions.
• Work within constraints and embrace risk-taking.
• Craft atmosphere through sensory decisions.
• Uphold safeguarding principles.
• Practice self-care and sustain creative practice.
• Document site-specific practice.

Description:

This immersive week-long course invites participants to explore site-responsive practices and create artistic interventions at Van Gogh House. Led by experienced artist Clémentine Bedos, the program delves into the site's history and encourages participants to find personal resonance within its walls. Through a blend of text-based and somatic approaches, participants will develop unique artistic interventions and engage audiences through interactive experiences.

Outline:

• Course Methodology: The program utilizes a playful, collaborative, and experiential approach to foster exploration and growth.
Participants will engage in hands-on activities, discussions, and practical exercises culminating in the creation of impactful site-responsive interventions.
• Course Content: The course covers various aspects of site-responsive practices, including:
• Sensing the site's resonance with the body
• Cultivating embodied presence
• Engaging audiences through participation
• Exploring text-based and somatic approaches
• Utilizing objects and everyday technologies
• Developing the internal logic of a work
• Working with constraints and embracing risk
• Scripting or scoring for performance
• Crafting atmosphere
• Upholding safeguarding principles
• Practicing self-care and sustaining creative practice
• Documentation
• Course Schedule: The daily schedule runs from 10:00 to 17:00, with participants required to bring snacks, water, a notebook, and a pen.

Other:

• A 10% discount is available for City & Guilds of London Art School students, alumni, and staff.
• Participants will have access to on-site materials during the course.