[spectre] SOFT DATA AND COMMON WARES CALL FOR ARTIST RESIDENCY 2023-2024

[Afroditi Psarra]

Dear all,

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*SOFT DATA AND COMMON WARES*
*CALL FOR ARTIST RESIDENCY 2023-2024*

*— WHAT IS SOFT DATA AND COMMON WARES? —*

‘Soft Data and Common Wares’ is an ongoing interdisciplinary collaboration
at the University of Washington in Seattle, between the DXARTS Softlab
(e-textiles and wearable technology lab run by Afroditi Psarra in DXARTS)
and Studio Tilt (interaction design research studio run by Audrey
Desjardins in Design). The collaboration probes the connections between
working with data-driven approaches and crafting physical artifacts, and
examines the intimate spaces of the home and the body, and the assistive
and affective technologies they engage with. Both labs are interested in
the process of collecting, archiving, and critically transcoding data from
the intimate spaces of the home and the body, and the search for meaningful
interpretations; they use material experimentations and prototyping as
techniques to shape social identities and create intellectual and cultural
commons.

Our websites:
www.dx-softlab.com
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www.studiotilt.design
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The Soft Data and Common Wares Zine #1:
https://www.scribd.com/document/660918819/Soft-Data-and-Common-Wares-1
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*— THE RESIDENCIES —*

We invite artists to join us in our conversations on diverse topics such
as: the non-neutrality of data, algorithmic bias, digital labor, the
invisible infrastructures of data collection, gender and the body,
networks, methods, sonic technologies, interpretative nature of data, and
earth + space + body. The goal is to create connections (between people,
projects, and spaces) and build a vocabulary of commons. We envision
projects that explore the creation of artifacts, materials and processes of
any medium (multidisciplinary practices encouraged).

The residency is hosted in an academic setting (at University of
Washington, Seattle, USA) so there is a possibility to work with students
in art and design. The last week will involve public sharing of the project
(including a talk). We also plan to exhibit the work (e.g. in a gallery
setting or installation) beyond the timeframe of the exhibition.

*What we offer: *
• Shared studio space
• Access to fabrication equipment
• A small budget for materials
• Exhibition space

*Payment and support:*
The residency includes:
• $3000 honorarium
• Travel funding (up to $650)
• Accommodation (up to $2000)

*Timeline:*
We will host 2 residencies (1 month long).
Residencies will take place in Spring 2024 (starting April 1st until June
30th).

Proposals are due: October 1st, 2023
Decisions sent out: November 1st, 2023

*Location:*
Seattle, Washington
University of Washington, DXARTS SoftLab and Studio Tilt, in the Art
Building.

*Dissemination of the project:*
At the end of the residency, we envision publishing the project on our labs
websites and in print zine format (adding to our growing collection of
zines on the topic of Soft Data and Common Wares).

*Who is eligible? *
• Artists, designers, performers, creative researchers
• Open to both local and international applicants
• Depending on the country, the artist is in charge of applying for their
Visa.The •University of Washington will provide a letter of invitation that
can act as a sponsorship for a J-1 Visa.


*— HOW TO APPLY —*

Please submit (use this link: https://forms.gle/3V3phJgFkBM1SEDY9
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• A proposal for the project (max 1000 words, and feel free to include
sketches or diagrams for visual support). The proposal should include a
description, project objectives, technical needs, materials envisioned.
• A rough timeline of how you plan to spend your 4 weeks of residency.
• A CV.
• A link to your portfolio.

For any questions, please contact Afroditi Psarra (apsarra at uw.edu) or
Audrey Desjardins (adesjard at uw.edu)

Warmly,

Afroditi Psarra and Audrey Desjardins

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Afroditi Psarra, PhD
She/Her
Associate Professor, DXARTS
Donald E. Peterson Endowed Professor
University of Washington
http://afroditipsarra.com
http://dx-softlab.com
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