Metonymy

Metonymy Performance Night 09

2009-05-24T16:11:00.001-07:00

Metonymy Exhibition Works 09

2009-05-24T15:48:00.000-07:00

Metonymy Opening

2009-05-24T15:01:00.000-07:00

Congratulations! and the boring bits

2009-05-08T22:42:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to all who made it in to the exhibition and for those who didn't, congratulations too for actually taking part!

Remember that as well as the exhibition, there is a separate performance event which promises to be really fun.... everyone (not just those selected for the exhibition) is invited take part! May 22nd, 8 pm at the Aotea Centre. We expect all raging performance poets, closet or not, to jump in and hopefully some of you artists will be joining us too.... not just with poetry of course! Anything goes, but please don't surprise the organisers - let us know by May 16th if you are in, and what you intend to do.

OK here are the boring technical bits - please read!!

Tomorrow, Sat May 9th is installation. If at all possible please be at the 4th Fl Aotea Centre between 10 am - 2 pm to either pick up your work or install it. If you can't make it at those times please email us so that we can install it for you. Where you have told us you need special things like plinths we will try to get those for you, but it's best to ring Hannah or Christian to check.

Sunday May 10th 3-5 pm is Preview for artists and media only. This is a good chance to come and admire your work. have a nosey at others' and generally make sure everything is in good shape for the opening.

Monday May 11th is Opening 6 pm -8 pm - please tell your friends - it'll be fun!! If at all possible please RSVP (to metonymyproject@gmail.com) so we have some idea of numbers.

Metonymy 09 - Selected works and response from Panel

2009-05-08T20:49:00.000-07:00

OK, here it is - congratulations to everyone, not only those who made it in, but to everyone who took part and made work!

Panel for Metonymy 09

Paula Green - poet
Dylan Horrocks - visual artist
Riemke Ensing – poet – unfortunately due to family reasons Riemke was not able to attend.
Philip Patston – poet and performer
Peter Gilderdale - graphic designer, calligrapher and head of Graphic Design department AUT

The Panel were asked to evaluate work based on its collaborative nature; quality and innovation. They commented on the overall high quality of the work and were impressed at the depth of ideas. Selection was based not only on the above guidelines but whether the work showed real integration of writing with visual art, eg not just a poem put with a picture but a creation of an entirely new piece of work which fused the two.

Comments about Metonymy from two of the Panel:
“The most successful collaborations demonstrate the electric, surprising and sometimes challenging possibilities when artists and writers come together, as this exhibition demonstrates. Perhaps there needs to be a new term to acknowledge works that are neither simply artwork or prose or poetry but something glorious and fertile that emerges from the movement between.” - Paula Green

“Metonymy takes the idea of collaboration and runs with it. It puts people from different parts of the art spectrum together and lets the creative sparks fly. Writers, artists and designers don’t give away their strengths in the process of collaboration. Instead the process at its best takes them all into areas that they would not inhabit on their own.” - Peter Gilderdale

The works selected for Metonymy 09 exhibition are (in no particular order):

Martin Loire – Mindy Catt Emotional Support
Francesco Szekely – Kristina Heep A Glance Captures More Than a Glimpse
Vashti Tymkin – Erin Gaffney This Frame Stretched
Anna Kaye Forsyth – Lara Thomas Transience
Murray Lee – Lisa Dragecivich It’s Just a Freakin’ Glass of Milk
Ya-Wen Ho – Anya Zvezdina Luggage
Shane Hollands – Lynette Nelson Home
Miriam Barr – Heidi Bricknell Exchange
Jai MacDonald – Mia Ou Untitled
Christian Jensen – Gillian Deery Deconstruction and Reconstruction of the Body
Renee Liang – Meng Koach Making Time
Callum Stembridge – Joanna Chow Canned Art
David Grierson – Lauren May Nomad
Desiree Gezentzvey – Neil Buddle Lingua Franca/Penned In
Daniel Larsen – Ronald Andreassend Untitled
Jason Morales – Amber Wilson Snap Crackle and Pop
Raewyn Alexander – Rebekah Robinson Stranger?
Genevieve Maclean - Anita Glucina {Untitled}
Craig Foltz - Meghan Paggabao Future Perfect

Judges for metonymy 09

2009-05-05T19:28:00.000-07:00

Judge for Metonymy 09

Paula Green - Poet
Dylan Horrocks - visual artist
Riemke Ensing - poet
Philip Patston - poet and performer
Peter Gilderdale - Graphic designer, Calligrapher and head of Graphic Design department AUT

THe Metonymy Auction

2009-04-18T18:43:00.000-07:00

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.

METONYMY AUCTION

2009-04-18T17:32:00.001-07:00

Metonymy creative partners

2009-04-04T05:42:00.000-07:00

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

More FAQs

2009-04-03T22:13:00.000-07:00

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.

Metonymy FAQs

2009-04-01T23:28:00.001-07:00

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.

Timeline and extended deadline

2009-03-31T04:37:00.000-07:00

Because 1. there was a sudden last-minute flurry of Metonymy applications, 2. we want to get as many people as possible to join in, and 3. we are super-nice people, we will now accept applications right up until our pairing announcement on 4th April. Any applications received after that date will only be paired at the discretion of the organisers (and obviously depends on having other latecomers to pair you with!)

Timeline is now posted on the side bar - further events to be announced including a poetry slam, so keep watching!!

Extended signup dates and pairing dates

2009-03-26T17:07:00.000-07:00

To allow all interested to take part in this years Metonymy Project we have extended the signup until 31st march and the pairings will be all done by the 4th april

We have confirmed the Atoea Edge Gallery as our exhibition venue and have a great location for opening and closing show. We have Lots of exiting Meet and Greets and gigs planned for the next six weeks, where we will be workshopping and getting pairs of writers and visual artists to gether to create a unique piece of artwork

we will me emailing all of you who have already signed up in the next couple of days, Don't worry we have received your applications and appreciate receiving your work , thank you all,

the Metonymy Project Team

Re-Introducing Metonymy

2008-11-30T12:39:00.000-08:00

What is it?

Metonymy09 is the second annual event aimed at encouraging collaborations between artists and writers/poets. Each artist will be paired with a poet or writer, and over the period of one month you will work together to create a collaborative multi-disciplinary work, the best of which will feature in an exhibition as an official fringe event of the Auckland Reader's and Writer's festival. There will also be a live performance event, various networking opportunities and a publication.

Our mission statement

Forging new creative connections across the disciplines of visual and literary artists and providing an opportunity for artists to explore media outside their area of expertise. With an emphasis on equal creative pairings in which each artist will spark off one another. Exploration of new artistic disciplines such as graffiti art and electronic media will be encouraged. The collaboration works will be selected by a panel of prominent figures and acknowledged experts.

Important

artists must be Auckland-based and available over the time of the collaboration and exhibition (March-May).

How it works

You will be matched up with another artist - visual or literary. Over the period of one month you will work together to create a collaborative multi-disciplinary work.

How to Enter

Fill out the entry form (below, or email us for a hard copy) with full detail.
Clearly state if you would like to enter as a literary or visual artist.
Attach an example of your work.
Please ensure that this is contained within one A4 sheet.

For literary works please send us short works or excerpts. This work will not be judged - it will be used only in order to effectively match artists.

Communication with Metonymy will primarily be by email, so please ensure you check this often.

Selection

Due to odd numbers, venue restrictions or match up difficulties, not everyone will be accepted into Metonymy. You will be notified by the 15th of March via email if you have been accepted and who your collaboration partner will be. There is no charge for entry.

Selection and partnerships will be made by the organizers: Renee Liang, Christian Jensen and Hannah May Thompson.

Selection of works for the exhibition/book will be made by a panel of established artists and authors, to be announced.

Conditions of Entry

Upon entering you are agreeing that you will put full effort into the collaboration with your partnered artist. You may only enter once, as either a literary or visual artist.

All collaboration works must be available for sale. No commission will be taken by Metonymy.
No responsibility will be taken for artworks by Metonymy. Of course all care will be taken with your work to ensure it is not damaged.

The decision of partnerships, selection and awards will be final and no discussion or correspondence will be entered into. All unsold works will remain the property of both artists. Please note, your contact details will be given to your selected partner so they can contact you.

2008-11-20T02:05:00.000-08:00

Metonymy fundraiser # 1

2008-11-20T02:03:00.000-08:00

Metonymy fundraiser

Metonymy warms up with a gig and a party to get ready for Metonymy 09

Time and Place
Start Time:	Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 8:00pm
End :	Sunday, December 7, 2008 at 1:00am
Location:	London Bar
Street:	1 Wellesley Street, CBD
City/Town:	Auckland, New Zealand


Email:	metonymyproject@gmail.com

Description

After the success of Metonymy 08, the team has been working hard to bring you a bigger and even better Metonymy 09.

We invite you all to come along and show your support and party with us.

PERFOMERS

Anna Kaye Forsyth

http://www.myspace.com/annakayemusic

Claire and Celeste

http://www.myspace.com/claireandceleste

The Fiction Within
Ed Mecija's lyrical hip hop complexities with his band.

http://www.myspace.com/edmecija

KT Chambers

http://www.myspace.com/ktsoulsinger

Reb Fountain

http://www.myspace.com/rebfountain

http://rebfountain.com/

SNAKES AND DAGGERS

http://www.myspace.com/424231090

entry : $ 10 on the door

Welcome to Metonymy 09

2008-10-13T19:33:00.000-07:00

Metonymy is back, preparing for the next collaborative exhibition in May 09. The Metonymy team has been working hard to make Metonymy 09 bigger and better than last years.

To warm us up for next year we will soon anounce the fund raiser gig that will be held in the end of November at London bar.