biaw 2008

Though Braziers provides a highly successful artistic model for creative enquiry, the success of the workshop has sometimes lead to artists creating extensions of their existing practice and the focus has often moved away from artistic risk-taking. Braziers 2008 seeks to redress these imbalances by inviting artists to work collaboratively, to move away from their practice in terms of materials and style and to show a genuine willingness to place themselves and their practice into question; truly exploring areas of artistic and cultural uncertainty and seeking creative solutions through the collaboration, exchange and cultural/artistic dialogue that is the hallmark of the Workshop. Braziers 2008 will ask for a high level of commitment from its members and it is recommended that potential applicants think carefully about their own expectations and willingness to take risks before they apply for this workshop experience. The structure of the workshop will be determined by the selection panel’s choice of applicants.

Participating Artists:
Edwina Ashton: UK; Jonathan Baldock: UK;
Katy Beinart: UK; Hang Feng Chen: China;
Sunoj Damodaran: India; Julia Defferary: UK; Steven Eastwood: UK; Ghalib El Khalidi: Jordan;
Basel El Maquosy: Palestine;
Evgenia Golant: Russia; Uraline Hager: USA;
Ellie Harrison: UK; Isabelle Krieg: Switzerland;
Olawole Lagunju: Nigeria; Yingyu Na: China;
Barak Reiser: Germany; Christine Schiavo: USA;
Mia Taylor: UK; Pauline Thomas: UK.

Co-ordinating Artists:
Anna Boggon, Nicola Gray, Keran James, Jordan McKenzie, Bernadette Moloney.

14th biaw Open Day 2008

Sunday 17th August, 3 - 7pm

Braziers Park, Ipsden, Wallingford OX10 6AN
Tel: + 44 (0) 7970224474

The Open Day enables members of the public to visit Braziers Park and gives the unique chance to engage with the artists and their work in the context in which it is made. Braziers Park is an extraordinary place and there is plenty to stimulate your interest alongside the art. Tea, cakes and refreshments of a stronger nature will be available or you are welcome to bring your own food and picnic in the grounds.

We have hired a coach departing 2pm from Central London. The pick up point is Eastbourne Terrace coach bay, which runs down the west side of Paddington Station, arriving at Braziers at approximately 3pm and departing Braziers between 6 & 7pm. This service is provided at a charge of £8.00 which will be collected on the coach. It is essential that you book your place on the coach by Wednesday 13th August, at the latest. To book your place please email coach2008@braziersworkshop.org with names and number of seats required.

Full details on the Open Day, booking the coaches,
trains and driving directions, are downloadable here:
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