laupäev, 9. august 2008

ÜHISNÄITUS: INTERVENTIONS at the Llanfyllin Workhouse, Wales






"Interventions 2008" took place as an inaugural event from 9th August - 16th August at the Llanfyllin Workhouse.

The event is designed around a week long residency where artists from different disciplines create site specific works in and around the historic Llanfyllin Workhouse.
"Interventions 2008" artists:
from Estonia: Tiiu KirsipuuSofi ArshasOrest KormašhovMargot KaskKai Kaljo
from Wales: Tom GilhespyNick LloydCordelia WeedonRuth Carter

Interventions plans to run on an annual basis in association with the Llanfyllin workhouse as a means of facilitating cross cultural dialogue between professional international artists and also offering the local community an opportunity to experience the working practice of international artists.

The event took place as part of the wider Walestonia Festival and received support from: The Estonian Embassy, The Estonian Artists Union, Tallinn University, Wales Arts International
Powys County council, Arts Connection Community Arts, The Llanfyllin Workhouse.
The organisers of Interventions are Tom Gilhespy, Ruth Carter and Nick Lloyd.