Speleoarte jardunaldiak
2007-05-18 / 2007-06-1
Aurkezpena
Erakusketa hau kobak eta espeleologiarekin erabat loturiko 6 artisten lanetan oinarritzen da: Edu Gordo, Roberto Garay eta Santi Urrutia, Gernikako ADES espeleologia taldeko partaideak, eta Ian Ellis Chandler artista ingelesa, Stacy Koffman estatubatuarra, eta Tommy Barr ipar irlandarra. Lanik gehienak Gernikan burutu dira 2007ko maiatzaren hirugarren astean, urteurren bi elkartzen izan direla oinarritzat hartuta: ADES espeleologia taldearen fundazioaren 25. urteurrena eta Gernikako bonbardaketaren 70. urtea. Guzti hau kontuan hartuta artistek kobarekin lotutako kontzeptu honekin lan egin dute: Aterpea.
Presentación
Esta exposición se basa en los trabajos de seis artistas estrechamente relacionados con el mundo de las cuevas y la espeleología: Edu Gordo, Roberto Garay y Santi Urrutia, vinculados al grupo de espeleología ADES de Gernika, y el artista inglés Ian Ellis Chandler, la estadounidense Stacy Koffman, y el norirlandés Tommy Barr. La mayoría de los trabajos se han realizado en Gernika durante la tercera semana de mayo del 2007, a raíz de la celebración de dos aniversarios: el 25 aniversario de la fundación del Grupo de Espeleología ADES, y el 70 aniversario del bombardeo de Gernika. Con este motivo los artistas trabajaron con un concepto relacionado con la cueva: Refugio.
Presentation
This art exhibition is based in works made by six artists related to caves and caving: Edu Gordo, Roberto Garay and Santi Urrutia, linked with the caving group ADES of Gernika, and the English artist Ian Ellis Chandler, Stacy Koffman of United States, and Tommy Barr of North Ireland. Most of works were made in Gernika in the third week of May 2007, on the occasion of two anniversaries: the 25 years of ADES caving group foundation, and the 70 anniversary of the bombing of Gernika. The leitmotif for the artists work was this concept related with caves: Shelter.
Even though I am perceived as an artist who creates work which can cut sharply into Irelands past, I seldom feel entitled to paint images which comment on the history and struggles of other nations. I feel it is the right and responsibility of each nation to handle their legacy in a way which provides dignity and a positive future for all.
For this 70th anniversary exhibition, I wish to create work which draws upon the shared primitive within us all. To create images which reinforces our sameness, by referencing the primitive art of both Spain and Ireland.
Deep within each of us is the need for shelter. Only having found this are we free to strive for comfort. After this comes the desire to create beauty. This progression is consistent across time. From the painted caves of northern Spain to the stately homes of the modern capital city, shelter and comfort can be seen to support the creation of beauty.
For this exhibition I have sought to draw upon our primitive heritage to produce images of beauty. In this context, I consider these to be a celebration of the shelter and comfort which we are fortunate to enjoy. Shelter and comfort which we all too often take for granted.
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Hola
Tommy Barr writes
I have now returned from the Gernika workshop, having enjoyed the opportunity to see the caves, work with creative artists and enjoy the celebrations.
My thanks to all who made my trip possible.
Tommy Barr writes
I am now back to my studio, full of new ideas from the workshop. For your enjoyment I have posted some photos of it at www.tbarrart.homestead.com/Gernika.html
Enjoy
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