Timescape a 2 year project at Calke Park

Timescape by g8 artists

A two year project by g8artists at the N.T. Calke Park 2009 – 2010.

Having visited Calke Park to explore its creative potential we were all inspired by the landscape surrounding the Abbey and felt it had possibilities for a collaborative project with the N.T. and the visiting public. As a group and as individuals, we have begun to explore areas of interest, themes and opportunities to create work.

Our aim is to research, develop, produce and show work that encourages visitors to appreciate and access the special character of the landscape that is the property of Calke: the marks of time, industry and management interacting with the patterns and persistent energy of nature.

Realising that the N.T. is interested in activities which increase public awareness and involvement we envisage that the project could benefit the trust and visitors in a variety of ways. We are working with the trust to discuss creative opportunities to develop ideas and encourage public involvement.

The purpose of the first exhibition in September 2008 (images on the homepage)was to showcase the newly renovated Riding School and introduce the project by showing past work that typifies g8’s creative approach.

Objectives:

2009:

Phase 1 – Spring

Identify sources of inspiration: The marks of time, industry and management interacting with the patterns and persistent energy of nature.

e.g.:

ancient trees and stumps

pathways, bridges and tunnels

the human footprint in the landscape. Eg signage, forestry markings, graffiti.

Evidence of nature reclaiming the industrial sites. Eg Lime Kilns.

Seasonal changes. Eg weathering, cycle of growth and decay.

Abandoned areas.

Phase 2 – Spring

Activities involving the public. Eg observing and drawing ancient trees.

Phase 3 – Spring/Summer

G8 members continue to work both in their studios and around the park in preparation for a summer exhibition in the riding school.

Phase 4 – Summer

Exhibition in the Riding School showing the progress of the project including working drawings and experimental pieces to include a display of work by the visiting public.

Phase 5 – Autumn 2009/Spring 2010

Planning refining and implementing research ideas to create work towards a final show. Visualising and co-ordinating the group exhibition.

Phase 6 – Spring 2010

Workshops in the park or education buildings led by g8 members

Phase 7 – Summer 2010

Final exhibition in the Riding School and park land of g8 work resulting from Phase 5 and earlier. Including an installation created by the visiting public.

.Timescape

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