In response to increasing concerns relating to the spread of COVID-19 and in order to protect the health and wellbeing of our artists, visitors and team, Standpoint initiated changes to our programme.
This event was suspended until further notice.
An ambitious all day professional practice symposium was planned to bring together artists and educators within the studio spaces of Standpoint to explore the critical context and scope of contemporary sculpture. The day was intended to give unique access to all resident studios, a choice of artist-to-artist talks, networking opportunities and lunch.
The symposium was intended to explore how sculpture has crossovers in all areas of contemporary arts practice, with a particular reference to Standpoint’s resident studios of printmaking, letterpress, ceramics and painting. Through studio visits, talking surgeries and networking we aimed to open up dialogue and discuss the interchange of ideas and approaches in current sculptural practice.
Throughout the day attendees would have been able to visit Standpoint’s studios, speak to artists, see their working environments and address any individual concerns. The programme of 12 bookable talking surgeries, of which 2 were planned to have a practical element, was planned to take place in the intimate setting of the studios where guests artists had been invited to ‘talk sculpture’ in conversation with the residents and audience. Each surgery was to be limited to 10 attendees to encourage a dynamic group exchange. Networking, and sharing of ideas and opportunities, was planned to take place throughout the day and over an informal communal lunch in the gallery.
Morning surgeries:
Nicola Tassie + Aaron Angell
Peter Ashton Jones + Joel Tomlin
New North Press + Thomas Mayo
Jo Marland + Stuart Carey
Paupers Press + Johanna Love
Practical Workshop: Rob Branigan
Afternoon surgeries:
Nicola Tassie + Denise de Cordova
Peter Ashton Jones + Fergal Stapleton
New North Press + Alida Kuzemczak-Sayer
Paupers Press + Frances Richardson and John Summers
Clare Burnett + Katrina Cowling
Practical Workshop: Jo Marland
The booking arrangements required attendees to book either 1 or 2 surgeries. Places were to be allocated on a first come basis; as these were limited, early booking was advised.
Talking Sculpture Symposium Schedule >>
Supported by The Henry Moore Foundation
Image: Frances Richardson, This dry feeling will pass, 2018 (detail)