The following videos have been made by Sam James about the artists and their responses to site.
Paul Gazzola introduces Temporary Democracies
Lachlan Anthony and Benjamin Forster/Monochromes
Through their collaborative residency, Lachlan and Benjamin will conduct research into the development of a series of immersive lighting installations titled – Monochrome #1 (Suburban Monument) that will transform a public space into an art experience in Airds, in 2014.
Brian Fuata and Privilege (House)
Set on the remnant concrete foundation of a vacant block of land in Airds, Brian translates his research from the local area into a textual language for a performance score.
Robert Guth and the Mens Shed Cooking Trailer
Initiated and built by artist Robert Guth together with members of Airds/Bradbury Men’s Shed, the Mobile Cooking Hearth is made using the hearts of the private kitchens from demolished houses, transformed into a transportable communal cooking facility that will become a permanent part of Airds community.
Elizabeth Woods – What’s your Game?
As part of her residency and work-in-development, Elizabeth Woods will transform the interior of a house into a drop-in centre for table tennis action, complete with table tennis trophies and memorabilia, and table-tennis demonstrations by the NSW Table Tennis Association.
Tanya Schultz – Dreamers who seek treasure
Tanya has been visiting and working with local residents to create a colourful multi-layered wallpaper mural for the inside of a recently vacated house in Airds. Based on an ancient folk tale that describes a dreamer who seeks treasure in a faraway land but finds it at home, the project explores the things we cherish and that define our familiar spaces.
Privilege House Performance
Brian Fuata performed over the weekend of Temporary Democracies’ first public outing, coinciding with Airds Out Loud community event.
Temporary Democracies – The Artist Talks
At the conclusion of the weekend, artists on the project gathered with the community to reflect on the experience.