The JIPB Cube Gallery is an international collaboration between four countries - France, Japan, Scotland and Denmark.
Jarnac in France,
Ichinomiya in Japan,
Portree in Scotland
Bøvlingbjerg in Denmark.
In May 2003 the ib Cube gallery was a result of an exchange between artists in Ichinomiya and Bøvlingbjerg and has since expanded over the last two years to successfully develop two new venues one in Jarnac (France) and one in Portree (Scotland), the only UK venue.
The catalyst for this project is to provide an opportunity to show new exciting developments in the contemporary practise of artists from different countries, and to raise and develop the awareness of contemporary art in rural locations. The curatorial brief insists the work produced remains new and experimental. Each venue sites an identical glass cube 80cm³ whereby the artists create a specific work for the gallery space. This work is exhibited at all four galleries and becomes part of a network, to develop a forum for dialogue, discussion and exchanges among artists.
In just two years the Cube Gallery has created an exciting reputation that shows new innovative challenging work. The forum has been able to express a raised interest among several artist groups in different countries, and it is foreseeable to imagine the Cube Gallery expanding in the future using this concept.
May 2006 will therefore see a selection of 3 French, 3 Japanese, 3 Scottish and 3 Danish artists exhibiting at each respective gallery for a period of one month.
An Tuireann is particularly keen to develop a network of artists to fulfil aspirations of International activity at the centre, as well as creating opportunities for Scottish artists to make new work and exhibit abroad. As the JIPB CUBE gallery is a unique space and the work generated for it will be site specific, it offers a fantastic opportunity for an artist to develop a new concept that may not be indicative of their current work.
The current JIB Gallery participants can be viewed at www.et4u.dk (jib cube gallery)
OPEN SUBMISSION
To promote the awareness of contemporary, innovative, new work in a rural location
Artists should submit a project proposal for the JIPB CUBE GALLERY
- Written proposals may be supported with concept drawings in any media. Artists may submit supporting evidence of past work if valid, ie This material should be either sent on CD or transparencies- no emailed images.
- All artform disciplines are accepted.
- The work can be any theme or subject and the artist can use the space in any way. The content of the work must not exceed 6kg. The work will be exhibited in this exact space at 3 other venues and so consideration should be made regarding installation.
- Three artists will be selected
- The work will be exhibited in France, Japan, Scotland and Denmark
- A symposium is proposed for all the artists and galleries to meet – details to be confirmed
- A proposed catalogue of the 2006/7 JIPB CUBE GALLERY exhibitions would be developed during the course of the year. (5 languages)
DATES
- Applications must be submitted by the 4th March 2006
- The successful applicant will be notified by the 10th March 2006
- Work to be completed by the 14th April and delivered to An Tuireann
JIPB CUBE GALLERY exhibition begins 1 May with the first Scottish Artist.
CONTACT
For more information and to have a PDF attachment of the cube for sizes emailed to you, contact
Steven McKenzie, Curator, An Tuireann, Ross Memorial Building, Struan Road, Isle of Skye, IV51 9EG, e: steven@antuireann.org.uk t:01478 613306
