Saturday, April 18, 2009
THe Metonymy Auction
check out the link or go Here to see what will be on the auction. We will be updating this contantly as we get more contributions to the auction.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Metonymy creative partners
If your name is not on this list, or if your name is on this list but you have not received an email notifying you of your partner's contact details, please check your junk mail... if it isn't there email us!
We bent our own rules this year to allow three pairs of expats to join from overseas....people who are overseas are paired with other overseas people. For everyone else, we really encourage face to face collaboration where possible.
Martin Loire – Mindy Catt
Kat Phyn – Boe Busch
Sophie Keyse – Daniel Trotter
Francesco Szekely – Kristina Heep
Vashti Tymkin – Erin Gaffney
Anna Kaye Forsyth – Lara Thomas
Roxanne De Bruger – Storm
Ben Anderson – Selina Woulfe
Andrew Pasley – Charlene Shroj
Richard Taylor – Tessa Stubbing
Jane Griffin – Fiona Holding
Murray Lee – Lisa Dragecivich
Ya-Wen Ho – Anya Zvezdina
Shane Hollands – Lynette Nelson
Miriam Barr – Heidi Bricknell
Jai MacDonald – Mia Ou
Christian Jensen – Gillian Deery
Renee Liang – Meng Koach
Bryony Jagger – Hannah May De Cuba
Callum Stembridge – Joanna Chow
David Grierson – Lauren May
Desiree Gezentzvey – Neil Buddle
Ed Mecija – Regan Vause
Lee Wallace – EDMO
Makyla Curtis – Darcy Gladwin
Gus Simonovic – Andreea Christache
Siobhan Harvey – Karena Way
Misa Tupou – Alex Flannery
Daniel Larsen – Ronald Andreassend
Jason Morales – Amber Wilson
Raewyn Alexander – Rebekah Robinson
Genevieve Maclean - Anita Glucina
Graig Foltz - Meghan Paggabao
We bent our own rules this year to allow three pairs of expats to join from overseas....people who are overseas are paired with other overseas people. For everyone else, we really encourage face to face collaboration where possible.
Martin Loire – Mindy Catt
Kat Phyn – Boe Busch
Sophie Keyse – Daniel Trotter
Francesco Szekely – Kristina Heep
Vashti Tymkin – Erin Gaffney
Anna Kaye Forsyth – Lara Thomas
Roxanne De Bruger – Storm
Ben Anderson – Selina Woulfe
Andrew Pasley – Charlene Shroj
Richard Taylor – Tessa Stubbing
Jane Griffin – Fiona Holding
Murray Lee – Lisa Dragecivich
Ya-Wen Ho – Anya Zvezdina
Shane Hollands – Lynette Nelson
Miriam Barr – Heidi Bricknell
Jai MacDonald – Mia Ou
Christian Jensen – Gillian Deery
Renee Liang – Meng Koach
Bryony Jagger – Hannah May De Cuba
Callum Stembridge – Joanna Chow
David Grierson – Lauren May
Desiree Gezentzvey – Neil Buddle
Ed Mecija – Regan Vause
Lee Wallace – EDMO
Makyla Curtis – Darcy Gladwin
Gus Simonovic – Andreea Christache
Siobhan Harvey – Karena Way
Misa Tupou – Alex Flannery
Daniel Larsen – Ronald Andreassend
Jason Morales – Amber Wilson
Raewyn Alexander – Rebekah Robinson
Genevieve Maclean - Anita Glucina
Graig Foltz - Meghan Paggabao
Friday, April 3, 2009
More FAQs
Q: How do I get started with my partner?
A: It's easy! Just send them an email, or give them a phone call or text. The most important thing is to establish contact AS SOON AS POSSIBLE so that you can arrange to meet or talk further. The meet and greets are another way of getting to know your partner in a group atmosphere - as well as getting to know the other Metonymytes!
Q: How do I get started on our project?
A: The first thing to do is to define what your common-ground/interests are as well as establishing why you are both doing Metonymy. What are your goals? Are you doing this to broaden your practice? Are you doing this to have work in the exhibition? Are you looking at something to be incorporated into the Performance Evening? Are you doing this to meet people, to make money? Define your goals and find a middle ground between you. Once you have established what you are aiming to do through Metonymy you can start brainstorming how you want to get there whilst incorporating both of your art practices.
Q: I really REALLY want to have our work selected for the exhibition. What do I do?
From our experience with last year, there are several things that will definitely help with getting your work selected. Work that made it through was:
- demonstrative of both Metonymytes contribution to the work
- a coherent and well presented art object
- accompanied by an artist statement that outlined well the collaborative aspect of the finished work
- interesting and innovative.
Another thing to take into account is how your work will interact with other works. Last year we had many works that incorporated sound and/or moving image. Because of the space the work was going into, the number of these works was limited so as not to interfere with each other and/or other works. If you are working on a moving image think about how it will sit with other works, can it be looped with other short films? Is it loud? etc. If you are concerned - go check out the space at the Aotea Centre (on Level 4) and think about what you can do with it.
A: It's easy! Just send them an email, or give them a phone call or text. The most important thing is to establish contact AS SOON AS POSSIBLE so that you can arrange to meet or talk further. The meet and greets are another way of getting to know your partner in a group atmosphere - as well as getting to know the other Metonymytes!
Q: How do I get started on our project?
A: The first thing to do is to define what your common-ground/interests are as well as establishing why you are both doing Metonymy. What are your goals? Are you doing this to broaden your practice? Are you doing this to have work in the exhibition? Are you looking at something to be incorporated into the Performance Evening? Are you doing this to meet people, to make money? Define your goals and find a middle ground between you. Once you have established what you are aiming to do through Metonymy you can start brainstorming how you want to get there whilst incorporating both of your art practices.
Q: I really REALLY want to have our work selected for the exhibition. What do I do?
From our experience with last year, there are several things that will definitely help with getting your work selected. Work that made it through was:
- demonstrative of both Metonymytes contribution to the work
- a coherent and well presented art object
- accompanied by an artist statement that outlined well the collaborative aspect of the finished work
- interesting and innovative.
Another thing to take into account is how your work will interact with other works. Last year we had many works that incorporated sound and/or moving image. Because of the space the work was going into, the number of these works was limited so as not to interfere with each other and/or other works. If you are working on a moving image think about how it will sit with other works, can it be looped with other short films? Is it loud? etc. If you are concerned - go check out the space at the Aotea Centre (on Level 4) and think about what you can do with it.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Metonymy FAQs
Q: What if I don't like the person I'm matched with?
A: It's the risk you take by signing up. We do our best to match everyone according to the info we are given, and as with all blind dates, it's hard to tell exactly which sparks will fly (or not). So we ask that you give it a go. If it's really impossible, then come back and we'll see what we can do. But no promises, and of course, you'll be running against the clock.
Q: What if the person I'm matched with doesn't return my calls?
A: If you have tried emailing and calling, and there's no response, tell us sooner rather than later.
Q: I have a lover/friend/flatmate who is a great artist. Can I work with them?
A: Of course - go ahead!! But not as your Metonymy partner. Remember the whole point is to work with someone you might not otherwise have considered working with.
Q: I have an existing piece of work that I've been dying to have put to a soundtrack/given an illustration/etc. Can I use it?
A: The idea is to create a new piece of work based on the ideas generated between you and your partner....but there's no reason why old work shouldn't be cannibalised/harvested for it. Just be aware that we ask for equal collaboration, and this is what the panel will be looking for. And anyway....this is your chance to play with stuff that you haven't tried before!
Q: It's free to take part, right? How is Metonymy funded?
A: It isn't funded. We donate our time because we think it's such a cool idea. So if we don't give you exactly what you want or don't quite answer your emails in time, be nice. Or volunteer your own time to help us out.... there are going to be plenty of ways to help, from volunteering your talents as performers at fundraisers, your art for silent auction, or your time to help install and clean up.
We'd like to acknowledge the immense support of The EDGE too - without their support in giving us their venue and equipment for free, this wouldn't be happening in the style it is.
Q: Can we sell our work?
A: Yes, if it is selected for the exhibition it will be up for sale. There is a 15% commission by the Aotea gallery but Metonymy doesn't take anything. We found last year that small individual art pieces (eg, chapbooks, prints or jewellery) sold more easily, but this definitely shouldn't stop you making a big bold piece of work.
Q: Is there a limit on size?
A: Yes. We'll be publishing the maximum dimensions soon.
Q: Can a pair submit more than one work?
A: Absolutely! For example, a collaboration can produce a work presented in several forms - art installation, printed text, performance. It's up to you. But you only have 5 weeks, so don't spread yourself too thinly.
A: It's the risk you take by signing up. We do our best to match everyone according to the info we are given, and as with all blind dates, it's hard to tell exactly which sparks will fly (or not). So we ask that you give it a go. If it's really impossible, then come back and we'll see what we can do. But no promises, and of course, you'll be running against the clock.
Q: What if the person I'm matched with doesn't return my calls?
A: If you have tried emailing and calling, and there's no response, tell us sooner rather than later.
Q: I have a lover/friend/flatmate who is a great artist. Can I work with them?
A: Of course - go ahead!! But not as your Metonymy partner. Remember the whole point is to work with someone you might not otherwise have considered working with.
Q: I have an existing piece of work that I've been dying to have put to a soundtrack/given an illustration/etc. Can I use it?
A: The idea is to create a new piece of work based on the ideas generated between you and your partner....but there's no reason why old work shouldn't be cannibalised/harvested for it. Just be aware that we ask for equal collaboration, and this is what the panel will be looking for. And anyway....this is your chance to play with stuff that you haven't tried before!
Q: It's free to take part, right? How is Metonymy funded?
A: It isn't funded. We donate our time because we think it's such a cool idea. So if we don't give you exactly what you want or don't quite answer your emails in time, be nice. Or volunteer your own time to help us out.... there are going to be plenty of ways to help, from volunteering your talents as performers at fundraisers, your art for silent auction, or your time to help install and clean up.
We'd like to acknowledge the immense support of The EDGE too - without their support in giving us their venue and equipment for free, this wouldn't be happening in the style it is.
Q: Can we sell our work?
A: Yes, if it is selected for the exhibition it will be up for sale. There is a 15% commission by the Aotea gallery but Metonymy doesn't take anything. We found last year that small individual art pieces (eg, chapbooks, prints or jewellery) sold more easily, but this definitely shouldn't stop you making a big bold piece of work.
Q: Is there a limit on size?
A: Yes. We'll be publishing the maximum dimensions soon.
Q: Can a pair submit more than one work?
A: Absolutely! For example, a collaboration can produce a work presented in several forms - art installation, printed text, performance. It's up to you. But you only have 5 weeks, so don't spread yourself too thinly.
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