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SALZTOR
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EIN BESONDERER KERAMIKBRENNOFEN IM AUSSENRAUM WIRD ERST ZUM EREIGNIS, DANN ZUR ORTSSPEZIFISCHEN UND PARTIZIPATIVEN SKULPTUR – VON UND FÜR DIE GEMEINSCHAFT!
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THE CONSTRUCTION OF A UNIQUE CERAMIC KILN IN KUNSTQUARTIER, GMUNDEN STARTS AS A PARTICIPATORY EVENT, AND LATER BECOMES A SITE-SPECIFIC AND INTERACTIVE SCULPTURE MADE BY AND FOR THE COMMUNITY!
#Keramik #Bildende Kunst #Art&Science #Infrastruktur #öffentlicher Raum
Elisa Schmid & Fernando Roussado, Gmunden24dreißig, Stadt Gmunden
Elisa Schmid und Fernando Roussado beschäftigten sich mit dem so genannten Salzbrand - einer alten Technik in der Keramikherstellung, bei der Salz zum Glasieren von Keramik verwendet wird - als Auslöser für ein künstlerisches Projekt in Gmunden.
Ziel des Projekts ist die Entwicklung und der Bau eines Hochtemperaturbrennofens, welcher der Gemeinschaft frei zur Verfügung stehen wird - Schulen, Universitäten, lokale und internationale Künstler/Kunsthandwerker und alle übrigen sind eingeladen, Salzbrand-Keramik herzustellen. Der Brennofen soll die lokale Gemeinschaft dazu anregen, sowohl innergemeinschaftlich als auch international aktiv zu werden. Es wird eine Reihe von Workshops angekündigt, in denen eingeladene Experten ihr Wissen über Keramik - Ofenbau, Modelliermasse, Glasuren und Salzbrand - weitergeben.
Schmid und Roussado schlagen vor, ein Kunstwerk zu entwickeln, das aus der Auseinandersetzung der Menschen mit drei Kulturgütern Region - Keramik, Salz und Berg - entsteht. "Die Verwendung des Ofens wird ein Werkzeug in ein Kunstwerk verwandeln", so die beiden. Ein solcher Ofen ist in der Lage, das in den Bergen des Salzkammergutes gewonnene Salz in eine Glasur für Keramik zu verwandeln. Sie möchten die Aktivitäten von Keramiker:innen, Studierenden, Einheimischen, Gästen und Künstler:innen mit Salz festhalten, nicht nur in den gebrannten Keramiken, sondern auch im Brennofen, den sie bauen werden. Ein üblicher Nebeneffekt dieser Art des Brennens ist, dass "nicht nur die Keramikstücke glasiert werden, sondern auch das Innere des Ofens". Schicht für Schicht wird der Ofen durch den Einsatz von Menschen glasiert und nach seiner Funktion als Werkzeug in eine "Skulptur-Architektur, einen Torbogen oder einen Berg-Biwak" verwandelt, der durch das Salz selbst erhalten wird.
Dieses neue Wahrzeichen der Stadt wird in Zusammenarbeit mit der lokalen Bevölkerung entwickelt und den Ort weiterhin prägen und erneut zu einem Raum der Begegnung und der Transformation werden, zu einem Symbol der Zusammenarbeit und des Zusammenseins mit der Erde.
Die Planung und der Bau dieses großen Brennofens zieht die Aufmerksamkeit der Keramikexpert:innen auf sich - aufgrund seiner besonderen Form und seiner Größe wird das Salztor zur Fallstudie für internationale Forscher:innen und Künstler:innen.
Projektleitung: Elisa Schmid und Fernando Roussado
Partner:innen: Joao Rolaca, Gerald Pfaffl
Kooperationen: tba
Ziel des Projekts ist die Entwicklung und der Bau eines Hochtemperaturbrennofens, welcher der Gemeinschaft frei zur Verfügung stehen wird - Schulen, Universitäten, lokale und internationale Künstler/Kunsthandwerker und alle übrigen sind eingeladen, Salzbrand-Keramik herzustellen. Der Brennofen soll die lokale Gemeinschaft dazu anregen, sowohl innergemeinschaftlich als auch international aktiv zu werden. Es wird eine Reihe von Workshops angekündigt, in denen eingeladene Experten ihr Wissen über Keramik - Ofenbau, Modelliermasse, Glasuren und Salzbrand - weitergeben.
Schmid und Roussado schlagen vor, ein Kunstwerk zu entwickeln, das aus der Auseinandersetzung der Menschen mit drei Kulturgütern Region - Keramik, Salz und Berg - entsteht. "Die Verwendung des Ofens wird ein Werkzeug in ein Kunstwerk verwandeln", so die beiden. Ein solcher Ofen ist in der Lage, das in den Bergen des Salzkammergutes gewonnene Salz in eine Glasur für Keramik zu verwandeln. Sie möchten die Aktivitäten von Keramiker:innen, Studierenden, Einheimischen, Gästen und Künstler:innen mit Salz festhalten, nicht nur in den gebrannten Keramiken, sondern auch im Brennofen, den sie bauen werden. Ein üblicher Nebeneffekt dieser Art des Brennens ist, dass "nicht nur die Keramikstücke glasiert werden, sondern auch das Innere des Ofens". Schicht für Schicht wird der Ofen durch den Einsatz von Menschen glasiert und nach seiner Funktion als Werkzeug in eine "Skulptur-Architektur, einen Torbogen oder einen Berg-Biwak" verwandelt, der durch das Salz selbst erhalten wird.
Dieses neue Wahrzeichen der Stadt wird in Zusammenarbeit mit der lokalen Bevölkerung entwickelt und den Ort weiterhin prägen und erneut zu einem Raum der Begegnung und der Transformation werden, zu einem Symbol der Zusammenarbeit und des Zusammenseins mit der Erde.
Die Planung und der Bau dieses großen Brennofens zieht die Aufmerksamkeit der Keramikexpert:innen auf sich - aufgrund seiner besonderen Form und seiner Größe wird das Salztor zur Fallstudie für internationale Forscher:innen und Künstler:innen.
Projektleitung: Elisa Schmid und Fernando Roussado
Partner:innen: Joao Rolaca, Gerald Pfaffl
Kooperationen: tba
The construction of a ceramic kiln in Kunstquartier, Gmunden starts as a participatory event, and later becomes a site-specific and interactive sculpture made by and for the community of Salzkammergut!
The project leaders Elisa Schmid and Fernando Roussado, got interested in the so-called salt firing - an old technique in ceramic production, making a connection between the salt from these mountains and the ceramics of the region as an ignition for an artistic project in Gmunden.
The aim of the project is to create and build a high temperature kiln that will be freely available for the community - schools, universities, local and international artists/artisans and everyone else are invited to produce salt firing ceramics. The kiln will function as a booster for the local community to engage within itself and abroad. A set of workshops will be announced and invited experts will share knowledge on ceramics - kiln building, modelling clay, glazes and salt firings.
Schmid and Roussado’s proposal is to develop an artwork that results from the engagement of people with three cultural assets of Gmunden - ceramic, salt and the mountain. According to them, “The use of the kiln will turn a tool into an art piece”. Such kiln is able to transform the salt extracted from the mountains of Salzkammergut into a glaze for the ceramics. They expect to imprint the activity of ceramists, students, local people, and artists with salt, not only in the ceramics to be fired but also in the kiln they will build. A common side effect on this type of firing is that “not only the ceramic pieces get glazed, but also the inside of the kiln”. Layer by layer, the kiln will be glazed by the use of people and after functioning as a tool it will be turned into a “sculpture-architecture, an archway or a mountain biwak” preserved by the salt itself.
This new landmark of the city will be developed in collaboration with the local population, and continue to characterize the site and once again become a space for encounters and transformation, a symbol of cooperation and togetherness with earth.
The planning and building of this large kiln is attracting the attention of ceramics experts - due to its rare existence and size, Salztor is becoming a case study for international researchers and artists.
Projekt leaders: Elisa Schmid und Fernando Roussado
Projekt partners: Joao Rolaca, Gerald Pfaffl
Cooperations: tba
The project leaders Elisa Schmid and Fernando Roussado, got interested in the so-called salt firing - an old technique in ceramic production, making a connection between the salt from these mountains and the ceramics of the region as an ignition for an artistic project in Gmunden.
The aim of the project is to create and build a high temperature kiln that will be freely available for the community - schools, universities, local and international artists/artisans and everyone else are invited to produce salt firing ceramics. The kiln will function as a booster for the local community to engage within itself and abroad. A set of workshops will be announced and invited experts will share knowledge on ceramics - kiln building, modelling clay, glazes and salt firings.
Schmid and Roussado’s proposal is to develop an artwork that results from the engagement of people with three cultural assets of Gmunden - ceramic, salt and the mountain. According to them, “The use of the kiln will turn a tool into an art piece”. Such kiln is able to transform the salt extracted from the mountains of Salzkammergut into a glaze for the ceramics. They expect to imprint the activity of ceramists, students, local people, and artists with salt, not only in the ceramics to be fired but also in the kiln they will build. A common side effect on this type of firing is that “not only the ceramic pieces get glazed, but also the inside of the kiln”. Layer by layer, the kiln will be glazed by the use of people and after functioning as a tool it will be turned into a “sculpture-architecture, an archway or a mountain biwak” preserved by the salt itself.
This new landmark of the city will be developed in collaboration with the local population, and continue to characterize the site and once again become a space for encounters and transformation, a symbol of cooperation and togetherness with earth.
The planning and building of this large kiln is attracting the attention of ceramics experts - due to its rare existence and size, Salztor is becoming a case study for international researchers and artists.
Projekt leaders: Elisa Schmid und Fernando Roussado
Projekt partners: Joao Rolaca, Gerald Pfaffl
Cooperations: tba
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OPEN CALL!
KILN BUILDING WORKSHOP
08/07/24 – 31/07/24 (choose your date)
Gmunden, Austria
Description This workshop and training is directed to ceramists, artists and anyone who is interested in participating and learning how to build a large ceramic kiln and about wood firing. Participants will be involved in all phases of planning, building, helping, carrying materials, producing clay pieces, collecting and preparing wood, firing the kiln and everything about it. The idea is to teach the participants to be autonomous in firing this kiln, so they can use it and promote future firings with local artists or with their own work. This is a rare opportunity to build such a large kiln and to learn from experienced ceramists and kiln experts. It requires some commitment to the project as it’s a long term workshop. Participants are expected to be present for longer periods - at least three days - or the whole building period. Expect some physical work outdoors, a friendly environment to share knowledge and experiment something new. Come join us!
Workshop Leader: Salztor Team: João Rolaça, Fernando Roussado and Elisa Schmid
Dates: 08/07/24 – 31/07/24 (estimated), 9h-17h (lunch break 13h-14h), except sundays and other few days. Adjustments to calendar can be discussed with workshop leaders.
Location: Kunstquartier, Gmunden, Austria
Public target: Ceramists, artists or anyone over 18 years old. Priority will be given to local residents of Salzkammergut region / Upper Austria. Maximum 3 participants.
Skill level: Beginner or Advanced
Materials to be used: Bricks, mortars, special materials, wood, power tools (not mandatory), building tools, clay, etc.
Other info:
The workshop will be fully conducted in ENGLISH.
Free admittance
Motivation letter required: Why do you want to participate? In which periods are you available? Any physical condition we should know about? Any other relevant information?
Registration: hello@gmunden24dreissig.com
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WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOP#1
OUT OF THE BLUE POTTERY
In this workshop, we will make a collective set of wares to be used by the participants and the community at a meal, after the wood firing. We will use classical and improvised techniques to produce these objects, using different clay bodies (found and commercial) and materials found on site. Spontaneous and experimental forms and gestures are welcome. Everybody is invited, younger and elder, experienced ceramists or complete beginners with no experience with clay. We invite the participants to bring some food to share for lunch together on the days of the workshop. Please bring appropriate clothing to work with clay and basic tools, if you have some (spatula, knife, roll or other).
Workshop Leader: Salztor Team -
Fernando Roussado, Elisa Schmid and João Rolaça
Dates: 20 - 21 July, 10h-18h (lunch break 13h-14h)
Location: Kunstquartier, Villa
Public target: Everybody (all children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult)
Skill level: All. Beginner or Advanced
Free entrance.
Maximum 20 participants
Registration: hello@gmunden24dreissig.com
Fernando Roussado, Elisa Schmid and João Rolaça
Dates: 20 - 21 July, 10h-18h (lunch break 13h-14h)
Location: Kunstquartier, Villa
Public target: Everybody (all children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult)
Skill level: All. Beginner or Advanced
Free entrance.
Maximum 20 participants
Registration: hello@gmunden24dreissig.com
WORKSHOP#2
KILN BUILDING
In this workshop, we will make a collective set of wares to be used by the participants and the community at a meal, after the wood firing. We will use classical and improvised techniques to produce these objects, using different clay bodies (found and commercial) and materials found on site. Spontaneous and experimental forms and gestures are welcome. Everybody is invited, younger and elder, experienced ceramists or complete beginners with no experience with clay. We invite the participants to bring some food to share for lunch together on the days of the workshop. Please bring appropriate clothing to work with clay and basic tools, if you have some (spatula, knife, roll or other).
Workshop Leader: Salztor Team -
Fernando Roussado, Elisa Schmid and João Rolaça
Dates: 8- 31 July, 9h-17h (lunch break 13h-14h), except sundays and other few days. Adjustments to calendar can be discussed with workshop leaders.
Location: Kunstquartier, Villa
Public target: Ceramists, artists or anyone over 18 years old. Priority will be given to local residents of Salzkammergut region / Upper Austria. Maximum 3 participants.
Skill level: Beginner or Advanced
Other info
Free admittance.
The workshop will be fully conducted in ENGLISH.
Short motivation letter required. Why you want to participate? In which periods are you available? Any physical condition we should know about? Any other relevant information?
Registration: hello@gmunden24dreissig.com
Fernando Roussado, Elisa Schmid and João Rolaça
Dates: 8- 31 July, 9h-17h (lunch break 13h-14h), except sundays and other few days. Adjustments to calendar can be discussed with workshop leaders.
Location: Kunstquartier, Villa
Public target: Ceramists, artists or anyone over 18 years old. Priority will be given to local residents of Salzkammergut region / Upper Austria. Maximum 3 participants.
Skill level: Beginner or Advanced
Other info
Free admittance.
The workshop will be fully conducted in ENGLISH.
Short motivation letter required. Why you want to participate? In which periods are you available? Any physical condition we should know about? Any other relevant information?
Registration: hello@gmunden24dreissig.com
WORKSHOP#3
ASH GLAZES FOR SALT FIRING
Re)collecting the Landscape. Gathering natural materials for artistic production / ceramics.
Tba.
Workshop Leader: Tba
Dates: 17 - 18 August
Location: Kunstquartier, Villa
Public target: Everybody (all children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult)
Skill level: All. Beginner or Advanced
Free entrance.
Registration: hello@gmunden24dreissig.com
Dates: 17 - 18 August
Location: Kunstquartier, Villa
Public target: Everybody (all children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult)
Skill level: All. Beginner or Advanced
Free entrance.
Registration: hello@gmunden24dreissig.com
WORKSHOP#4
CERAMIC STUDIO - ART AND DESIGN
The focus of this workshop is to share knowledge about the artistic and technical process to produce a medium to large scale ceramic piece. Participants are expected to present an ideia or design they want to turn into reality and will be guided by a team of ceramists and sculptors through the necessary steps to accomplish it.
Sculptures, functional or design objects, wall panels, architectural elements and other forms, glazed or unglazed are welcome to be developed and fired in the wood kiln - Salztor, later on.
The workshop will include group presentation of the projects, individual mentoring, studio time and visits to exhibitions or relevant places in Gmunden.
Workshop Leader: Salztor Team -
Fernando Roussado, Elisa Schmid and João Rolaça
Dates: Modelling 2 - 6 September, Wood firing 26 - 29 September
Location: Kunstquartier, Villa
Public target: Art and Design students, artists, ceramists, creatives or general public <16 year old.
Skill level: Intermediate
The workshop will be fully conducted in ENGLISH.
Short motivation letter required. Why you want to participate? Do you have an ideia/project to be developed within this workshop? Will you need to use any special material and need some help in choosing it - glaze, special clay, etc? Any other relevant information?
For specific projects, participants might be required to bring specific tools or materials and the instructors are open to guide them in choosing the best options for their project, by email - at least one week before the start of the workshop.
Free entrance.
Max. 8 participants
Registration: hello@gmunden24dreissig.com
Fernando Roussado, Elisa Schmid and João Rolaça
Dates: Modelling 2 - 6 September, Wood firing 26 - 29 September
Location: Kunstquartier, Villa
Public target: Art and Design students, artists, ceramists, creatives or general public <16 year old.
Skill level: Intermediate
The workshop will be fully conducted in ENGLISH.
Short motivation letter required. Why you want to participate? Do you have an ideia/project to be developed within this workshop? Will you need to use any special material and need some help in choosing it - glaze, special clay, etc? Any other relevant information?
For specific projects, participants might be required to bring specific tools or materials and the instructors are open to guide them in choosing the best options for their project, by email - at least one week before the start of the workshop.
Free entrance.
Max. 8 participants
Registration: hello@gmunden24dreissig.com
WORKSHOP#5
PLAY GROUND
Workshop developed in coordination with local educator (tba)
Workshop Leader: Salztor Team -
Fernando Roussado, Elisa Schmid and João Rolaça
Dates: 9 - 13 September
Location: Kunstquartier, Villa
Public target: All pupils
Skill level: All. Beginner or Advanced
Free entrance.
Maximum 20 participants
Registration: hello@gmunden24dreissig.com
Fernando Roussado, Elisa Schmid and João Rolaça
Dates: 9 - 13 September
Location: Kunstquartier, Villa
Public target: All pupils
Skill level: All. Beginner or Advanced
Free entrance.
Maximum 20 participants
Registration: hello@gmunden24dreissig.com
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