[spectre] SCAPE Biennial, New Zealand, 2006

[susanne jaschko]

14 July 2006
First Artists Announced for 2006

Curators Natasha Conland and Susanne Jaschko together with the Art & 
Industry Biennial Trust 'go
public' with their artist list for 2006.

Earlier this year the theme and title don't misbehave! was launched 
for SCAPE 2006 Biennial of Art in
Public Space. don't misbehave! is the fourth biennial presented by 
the Art & Industry Biennial Trust.

For 2006, curators Natasha Conland and Susanne Jaschko have focused 
their attention on the strengths
of the SCAPE Biennial, an event dedicated to examining the role of 
art in public space.

The title and theme for don't misbehave!, playfully alludes to the 
ways in which art might alter public space and
its perception. With an eye for the increasing relevance of public 
space they have selected artists who have the
potential to activate Christchurch's city centre.

Both national and international artists have been selected who are 
interested in working within the definitions of
art in public space. In particular, artists have been chosen for 
their ability to provide unexpected relationships
and stimulating new parameters for art in public space.

The exciting and international mix of emerging and established 
artists will bring the Christchurch Cultural
Precinct to life with over 20 visiting artists making temporary works 
for the city. Included amongst the
impressive line-up is 2001 Turner Prize winner, Briton Martin Creed 
along with Dutch/German duo Remco
Schuurbiers and Bijan Dawallu, who will present an entirely new take 
on ping pong and country music
through a hybrid installation event and Korean artist Choi Jeong Hwa 
known for his brilliant use of pop
materials. Also included are Australian artists James Angus and Emil 
Goh, both of whom will present new sitespecific
work for SCAPE 2006. Scandinavians Otto Karvonen, Anu Pennanen 
(Finland) and International
Festival (Sweden) will also present work which reinvigorates the 
nature of public art. Joining these impressive
internationals are highly regarded New Zealanders Mladen Bizumic, 
David Clegg, Adam Hyde, and Ronnie
van Hout, as well as emerging talents Dane Mitchell, Liz Allen, Eve 
Armstrong, Simon Denny and
Sriwhana Spong.

SCAPE 2006 centres on an outdoor and indoor exhibition and runs for a 
6-week period, located in the Cultural
Precinct of Christchurch's central city. The Christchurch Art Gallery 
Te Puna o Waiwhetu will be the hub for
SCAPE 2006 hosting the indoor exhibition, video programme and 
symposium. A visit during the opening
weekend promises performances, symposia, video screenings and artist 
talks, making this an excellent time to
sample the very best contemporary art in public space on offer from 
New Zealand and abroad.

25 new outdoor projects and over 20 indoor works will see the 
biennial achieve an excellent artistic presence
with a total of 45 contributors, in all instances providing a fresh 
range of perspectives to the environment and
partnerships inherent to SCAPE 2006. In late July SCAPE 2006 don't 
misbehave! launches a new online
presence which will give constant artist updates. Be sure to visit 
the new website: 
<http://www.scapebiennial.org.nz>www.scapebiennial.org.nz or
send an email for further information: 
<mailto:scapebiennial at xtra.co.nz>scapebiennial at xtra.co.nz.
--
dr susanne jaschko 
curator contemporary + electronic art

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