By foregrounding the diverse social functions of art, the Song of the Wind project in Wando, South Korea aims to represent a new paradigm of artistic practice. Its vision is to connect sustainable fishing village practices, the marine ecosystem, conservation, arts, and the social economy with contemporary public art integral to the fishing village.
The Song of the Wind residency programme offers a space where cultural practitioners, ecological scientists, and creative thinkers can immerse themselves in their work and research through access to open spaces and beautiful scenery. The project seeks cultural practitioners to engage with the local community of a working fishing village and who will show empathy for the local economy.
Artists, ecological activists, and scholars of all disciplines whose work explores the theme of ‘marine ecosystem & seaweed farming’ are invited to apply for a residency of 1-3 months during May – June 2023 and September – November 2023.
Applicants who can undertake the two residency periods will be preferred. But the ability to undertake a single residency period can be considered. Residencies lasting more than one month are also preferred. Paid employment within the local seaweed farming industry is offered, and the selected applicants will be required to confirm the period that they can participate in seaweed farming at least one month before participation.
The programme provides travel expenses, accommodation, salaries for participating in village seafood farming, opportunities to develop relationships and work with local or regional artists/residents/organisations, and a monthly payment for the labour of seaweed farming. The residency programme will conclude with a public lecture (in person and online), and selected applicants will also be asked to contribute an essay for publication.
