6th, 7th & 8th February 2012 / Nenagh Heritage Centre, Nenagh, Co.Tipperary, Ireland
Glasgow-based artist Mark Neville makes lens-based works which have been realised and disseminated in a large array of contexts, as both still and moving image pieces. His film and photography-based work has consistently looked to subvert the traditional role of social documentary practice, seeking to find new ways to empower the position of its subject over that of the author. Often working with closely knit working communities, in a collaborative process intended to be of direct, practical benefit to the subject, his photographic projects to date have frequently made the towns he portrays the primary audience for the work. Points of reference for his work might include the ideas of Henri Lefebvre, or the art works of Martha Rosler, John Berger, or Hans Haacke.
About the Winterworkshop
This is a very rare opportunity to take part in an extended investigation into some of the ideas, issues, and technical strategies which inform Mark's work.
This will take the form of an open forum and workshop situation set up over the three days. Neville will bring books, cameras, lighting systems and other props to explain the ideas which inform his international practice.
On each of the days, Neville will begin with a talk about one aspect of his work, and its broader relationship to contemporary art practice and theory, followed by a group discussion. In the afternoons the participants will talk to the group about their own practice, and are then asked to realise a short 10 minute work of their own in and about Nenagh, which they will then present. With regard to this, participants should bring their own moving image camera equipment. A projector and/or monitor will be provided by the Arts Centre to view the works.
Each day will deal with a different issue pertaining to the moving image in contemporary art.
There are limited opportunities for artists to talk about their work among themselves in a critical environment.
The aim of this workshop is to raise the profile of artists film in the collaborative sphere by bringing together 10 artist/participants, at all different stages of career and development, for group discussion of their work.
In a context of mutual trust and respect participants will present their artwork/project for critical response. Through this unique process we aim to identify the best imaginative processes and skills.
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Day One: February 6th: 'The Nature of Collaboration' |
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| 10.30 am | to | 12.30 pm | Artists talk followed by group discussion |
| 12.30 pm | to | 1.30 pm | Lunch |
| 1.30 pm | to | 6.30 pm | Each participant will present a 15-20 minute presentation to the group about his/her own practice. |
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Day Two February 7th: 'How Lens-Based Work Can Have a Social Impact' |
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| 10.30 am | to | 12.30 pm | Artists talk followed by group discussion |
| 12.30 pm | to | 1.30 pm | Lunch |
| 1.30 pm | to | 5.30 pm | In respect to the ideas, issues and themes of the forum, each participant goes out into Nenagh to film a short work using their own equipment. |
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Day Three February 8th: 'The Relationship Between Technique and Meaning in Moving Image' |
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| 10.30 am | to | 11.30 pm | Artist talk |
| 11.30 am | to | 12.30 pm | Participants screen and talk to the group about the short films they have made the previous day. |
| 12.30 pm | to | 1.30 pm | Lunch |
| 1.30 pm | to | 5 pm | Participants continue to screen and talk through the short films they have made the previous day. |
| 5 pm | to | 6 pm | Summary of the ideas generated and presented through the workshop, followed by drinks. |
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How to apply
- Download the application form as a word document
by clicking here or as PDF 
by clicking here. - Type in your details, cut and paste your CV into the same document and email the form to: switch.information@gmail.com
10 artists will be selected to participate in the Winterworkshop. The panels decision is final.
The Workshop
It will be a ‘closed’ event in that there will be no audience as such and all attending will be participants. These include the artist/participants, Mark Neville, and the organisers.
Each participant will present on their artwork/project using either projected images, or a digital film (These presentations can be played from either the participants own laptop, or should be presented to the technical team as a .mov file upon arrival in the morning of February 6th). Each artist/participant will have, roughly, 15 minutes for his presentation, followed by a further 15 minute discussion.
Each artwork/project will be critically discussed by the group with the constructive aim of having useful critical feedback.
Each presenter will be required to take notes of the discussion around their own artwork/project and these may be required to be developed with a view to possible publication.
Each participant is responsible for bringing their own moving image camera of preference, plus memory cards/tape etc.
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