About 'The Land Foundation'
'The Land' was initiated in 1998 by two Thai artists Kamin Lertchaiprasert and Rirkrit Tiravanija They bought a piece of land which is a 20 minute drive outside of Chaing Mai. Artist friends were asked to contribute by building structures on the site, inspired by buddhist meditation retreat sites. The Land is made up of 3/4's of water and 1/4 of land like that of the human body, there are 2 large rice field's, chickens and a vegetable garden with attempts to aim at sustainable living.' www.thelandfoundation.org
'The Land' has evolved after its first one year project and last year became 'The Land Foundation'. The Land Foundation is a platform of and for social engagement, experimental alternative education at the intersection of debate, and holistic learning. It is aiming to promote and support art and culture, natural farming and self-knowledge through Vipassana meditation. Its activities emphasise education, discussion of ideas, and knowledge-sharing." (www.thelandfoundation.org)
I am taking part as a part-time participant in One Year Project 2 with 'The Land Foundation'.
"Tools of The Trade" at Minimal Gallery, Chaing Mai
We, the One Year Project 2 Participants at The Land Foun
dation are all busy preparing for a show opening on Tuesday evening at Minimal Gallery in Chaing Mai. Irish artist Aoife Desmond and myself are going to be presenting new work from our collaborative project 'Trespass'. Trespass investigates the different issues around land use and ownership in Urban environments through lens based documentation and performative actions. Together we map and intervene in disused urban space that through neglect has become wilderness. Through 'Trespass' we research and reveal the delicate balance between nature and the the built environments of cities.
So better get back to art making now . . tick tock tick tock.
Here are some images of Trespass work at Minimal:
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dation are all busy preparing for a show opening on Tuesday evening at Minimal Gallery in Chaing Mai. Irish artist Aoife Desmond and myself are going to be presenting new work from our collaborative project 'Trespass'. Trespass investigates the different issues around land use and ownership in Urban environments through lens based documentation and performative actions. Together we map and intervene in disused urban space that through neglect has become wilderness. Through 'Trespass' we research and reveal the delicate balance between nature and the the built environments of cities.
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