Community Pigment Callout
July - August
The Lismore Regional Gallery and artist Karma Barnes invite the community to participate in the Relative Terrains project through collecting and contributing local pigments, clays and soils. The exhibition Relative Terrains by local artist Karma Barnes and New Zealand artist Robért Franken, will be on display at Grafton Regional Gallery from 16 September - 12 November, and the pigments collected by the community will be used to make the works. If you would like to be involved, please follow the pigment gathering and contribution process below. Pigment submission closes 17 August.
Karma Barnes is holding an upcoming Community Cartography workshop as part of Dark Science: New Moon.
1. Materials Collection: Participants are requested to gather 250-gram samples of local pigments, soils, ochres, rock pigments and flood mud. Please be mindful and respectful of locations when gathering materials, for further guidelines visit https://wildpigmentproject.org/reciprocal-foraging
2. Labelling: Each sample should be labeled with the following information:
• Location gathered: Specify the specifc location or region from which the pigment was collected.
• Name of collector: Provide your name as the collector of the pigment.
• Contact details: Include your contact details (email address or phone
number) for further communication, if necessary.
• Personal connection, knowledge, or story: Share briefy any personal connection, knowledge, or story related to the place from which the pigment was gathered. This will contribute to the narrative and signifcance of the resulting artwork.
3. Packaging Requirements: To ensure the integrity of the materials, please follow these
guidelines:
• Well-sealed container jar or bag: Place the materials in a container jar or bag that is tightly sealed to prevent any spillage or contamination during transit.
• Dry and clean: Ensure that the materials are dry and free from debris, such as leaves, twigs, or other foreign matter.
4. Submission Process:
• Postal submission: Materials can be sent via mail to the artist's designated P.O. Box address: PO Box 34, New Brighton, NSW 2483. Please package the materials securely to avoid any damage during transportation.
• Drop-off at the Lismore Regional Gallery: 46 Magellan St, Lismore, Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm.
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