OPEN CALL:Sensation
Sensation is an online course for artists to learn about non-human sensory experiences. It will take place over 2 weeks on line in November of 2021. The program will offer daily video chats with research scientists, naturalists and artists around the world on topics that focus on what it’s like to be a non-human organism, one tethered international field trip in a location of your choice and many short one-on-one meetings with artists who make art related to sensory perception and communication. Built in to the 2 – 2.5 hours of daily programming are discussions, recommended assignments and show and tell.
Outline:
Artist talk: We invite you to give a private artist talk to share your work with the group.
Botanical Sensory Perception and Plant Intelligence with the International Laboratory of Plant Neurobiology at the University of Florence
Mycorrhizal Relationships and Plant/ Fungi Signaling with Kew Gardens
Ultrasonic Insect Communication
What it’s like to be a Bat: Echolocation and Night Vision
Migratory Bird Navigation with Cornell University
Sensory Studies in Contemporary Art
Bird Song and Deep Listening
Sensory Prosthetics
Physics of Human Speech and Hearing with the Sound Patterns Laboratory
Duration of residency
2 weeks
Accommodation
On line
Disciplines, work equipment and assistance
Seminars with international science researchers
Fees and support
Cost $550 USD
Expectations towards the artist
None
Application deadline¨2021-07-30
Application information
How to apply
Send the following material to ArtLovesScience@gmail.com
1. Artist CV
2. Artist statement (about 200 words)
3. Ayatana form
4. Portfolio 5 – 10 examples of your work