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Through communication technology the project In My Own Backyard I Can See The World brings artists from around the world together in their studios. Officially launched in May 2010, the prequel exhibition took place in October 2010 during Chicago Artists Month. For phase one of In My Own Backyard I Can See The World one local CHICAGO artist was paired with one INTERNATIONAL artist. The artists did not know anything about each other before they began and were directed to find their own topic, solution or common ground without restriction. Images of the first collaborations can be viewed HERE.
In the second incarnation of this project, A.R.G, wishes to expand the scope of collaboration creative practice and artistic participation.
In phase two selected artists will come together in a collective group on-line where they will become acquainted though blog posts, Facebook, Skype, email etc. Within the group, each will find one or more artist to collaborate with. This artist(s) may have similar interests, work in a similar style or genre, or be someone who will challenge personal ideas and inspire one’s creative practice in a totally unexpected direction. Since this is an exciting and dynamic process of interaction, everyone involved will need to be committed and active in his or her communication within the group. Each pair or group of artists will have their own category in the A.R.G. blog.
An exhibition will take place in Chicago in the fall of 2011 and will travel internationally. To date, we have had offers for exhibitions in South Africa, Norway, Vienna and Singapore. We also plan to host a symposium, which will bring national and international artists together in cultural exchange.
IN MY OWN BACKYARD I CAN SEE THE WORLD is a fiscally sponsored project of the New York Foundation for the Arts. Funding has been provided in part by the Zhou-B. Art Center and was part of Chicago Artist Month: Our City, Our Studio in 2010.
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