The idea for this project is universal, it crosses ages and cultures and for that reason it is recognizable by people from different cultural backgrounds and locations.
Children’s toys make many adults think of times and experiences from their childhood where battles between good and evil were fought.
As we grow up from a child into an adult with the guidance of our parents, toys are the things that influence the development of our character and personality. It is through toys that we learn about give-take, sharing, forming relationships, valuing and caring.
As adults we seldom remember toys of our childhood, some given, some bought, and some made with love by our grandparents and parents, however the experience of our significant toy impacts on our life later and can be seen in our art and our memories.
In this global project my aim is to let artists from different countries and cultures share their memories of their toys, their childhood and the way these are reflected in their art. My aim is to bring together many people around the globe and to explore similarities and differences related to a childhood toy as a thing of importance in a human life.
‘The Object of Things –Toys’, is a response to the artist’s Susan Meyerhoff Sharples’ investigation into the relevance of toys in our lives and how they act as triggers to precious memories.
These works have evolved into a collaborative project with groups of artists internationally. The intention is that it will act as a catalyst, aiming to encourage and inspire a response by our global partners. The expectation is that it will travel and grow to encompass artists from many different cultures and countries, building momentum with each new connection and exhibition.
The project was first exhibited in February 2011 at Metal, Liverpool, UK, followed by the Contemporary Urban Centres ‘Threshold Festival’, in Liverpool, UK and Studio Valeria, Croatia. Our next exhibition is planned for October 2011 in Podgorica, Montenegro.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
We would like to invite participants throughout the world to join us on this global journey by adopting the project and responding to the theme of Toys that evoke childhood memories, by organising an exhibition in your country under our guidance and curatorship and thus becoming part of this International Tour and our Global Arts Collaboration. You do not need to be a renowned artist to take part but must be age 16 years or above.
Elect one person from your group to organize the exhibition in your community and to communicate with us via the internet.
Each participant will:
1. Select a toy or object they played with which was of a particular significance to them personally. The toy need not be bought in a shop; it could be made by hand or even a stick on a string. You may no longer have your toy; you may wish to make a copy or find another similar example. Take a digital photo (high quality) on a plain background of your toy.
Children’s toys make many adults think of times and experiences from their childhood where battles between good and evil were fought.
As we grow up from a child into an adult with the guidance of our parents, toys are the things that influence the development of our character and personality. It is through toys that we learn about give-take, sharing, forming relationships, valuing and caring.
As adults we seldom remember toys of our childhood, some given, some bought, and some made with love by our grandparents and parents, however the experience of our significant toy impacts on our life later and can be seen in our art and our memories.
In this global project my aim is to let artists from different countries and cultures share their memories of their toys, their childhood and the way these are reflected in their art. My aim is to bring together many people around the globe and to explore similarities and differences related to a childhood toy as a thing of importance in a human life.
‘The Object of Things –Toys’, is a response to the artist’s Susan Meyerhoff Sharples’ investigation into the relevance of toys in our lives and how they act as triggers to precious memories.
These works have evolved into a collaborative project with groups of artists internationally. The intention is that it will act as a catalyst, aiming to encourage and inspire a response by our global partners. The expectation is that it will travel and grow to encompass artists from many different cultures and countries, building momentum with each new connection and exhibition.
The project was first exhibited in February 2011 at Metal, Liverpool, UK, followed by the Contemporary Urban Centres ‘Threshold Festival’, in Liverpool, UK and Studio Valeria, Croatia. Our next exhibition is planned for October 2011 in Podgorica, Montenegro.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
We would like to invite participants throughout the world to join us on this global journey by adopting the project and responding to the theme of Toys that evoke childhood memories, by organising an exhibition in your country under our guidance and curatorship and thus becoming part of this International Tour and our Global Arts Collaboration. You do not need to be a renowned artist to take part but must be age 16 years or above.
Elect one person from your group to organize the exhibition in your community and to communicate with us via the internet.
Each participant will:
1. Select a toy or object they played with which was of a particular significance to them personally. The toy need not be bought in a shop; it could be made by hand or even a stick on a string. You may no longer have your toy; you may wish to make a copy or find another similar example. Take a digital photo (high quality) on a plain background of your toy.
2. Write a paragraph of no more than 250 words describing your specific memory associated with the object from your childhood. This is an important and valued part of the project and should be in your own style and language; you should not be concerned with the style. Also include a translation into English.
3. Once you have the memory and the image of the toy we would like you to make a piece of artwork, this could be a drawing, a painting, an installation or some other piece of art that you feel has been inspired by your toy or your memory. Take a digital photo of your artwork with a plain black or white background so that the image is clearly visible.
When your group of participants have given you their memory, plus one image of the toy and one of the artwork please check that all are clearly named and email these to: susanmeyerhoffsharples@hotmail.co.uk and istratoner@hotmail.com
The number of artists you wish to participate is open to you; however we will be selecting up to seven that will appear in our virtual catalogue (www.theobjectofthingstoys.blogspot.com) and will be contributing to the global project. Contributors may not be the most renowned artists, or ones with the best presentation. In this project we aim to show a range of works from our global community.
Once we have received your information and made a selection for the catalogue and before your exhibition we will send you by mail digital images of the toys with memory text for your ‘Memory Wall’. These will be size 21 x 30cms each digital and will include work from other partner countries. Your ‘Memory Wall’ should contain previously exhibited images from other participating countries and seven selected images from your exhibition.
YOUR EXHIBITION SHOULD INCLUDE
1. All your artists’ original artwork for this project
2. The Memory Wall displaying digital images of artists memories produced and selected by us
3. Your toys as an installation or display of your choice
Please remember, only the concept began here, we are the link that connects you with other artists internationally. As a partner in this global art project we would like you to organize your local exhibition to include as many contributing artists as possible so that this event creates an opportunity for people to meet and share their experiences according to your local and cultural tradition. Whenever possible we like to attend the opening of the exhibition. This gives us the opportunity to meet local artists and people; however this may not always be possible because of practicalities and expense. We hope that artists from different countries will develop communication and future working relationships.
If you decide to take part in this project please email: susanmeyerhoffsharples@hotmail.co.uk and istratoner@hotmail.com we will then send you further information on how to proceed.
When your group of participants have given you their memory, plus one image of the toy and one of the artwork please check that all are clearly named and email these to: susanmeyerhoffsharples@hotmail.co.uk and istratoner@hotmail.com
The number of artists you wish to participate is open to you; however we will be selecting up to seven that will appear in our virtual catalogue (www.theobjectofthingstoys.blogspot.com) and will be contributing to the global project. Contributors may not be the most renowned artists, or ones with the best presentation. In this project we aim to show a range of works from our global community.
Once we have received your information and made a selection for the catalogue and before your exhibition we will send you by mail digital images of the toys with memory text for your ‘Memory Wall’. These will be size 21 x 30cms each digital and will include work from other partner countries. Your ‘Memory Wall’ should contain previously exhibited images from other participating countries and seven selected images from your exhibition.
YOUR EXHIBITION SHOULD INCLUDE
1. All your artists’ original artwork for this project
2. The Memory Wall displaying digital images of artists memories produced and selected by us
3. Your toys as an installation or display of your choice
Please remember, only the concept began here, we are the link that connects you with other artists internationally. As a partner in this global art project we would like you to organize your local exhibition to include as many contributing artists as possible so that this event creates an opportunity for people to meet and share their experiences according to your local and cultural tradition. Whenever possible we like to attend the opening of the exhibition. This gives us the opportunity to meet local artists and people; however this may not always be possible because of practicalities and expense. We hope that artists from different countries will develop communication and future working relationships.
If you decide to take part in this project please email: susanmeyerhoffsharples@hotmail.co.uk and istratoner@hotmail.com we will then send you further information on how to proceed.
Please note:
Care has been taken to keep the cost of this project as low as possible as it has been supported to date by a small group of local artists from UK. Susan Meyerhoff Sharples holds the copyright to the digital collection, the catalogue and any future publications, installations, film or audio representation but not the original artists work.
Care has been taken to keep the cost of this project as low as possible as it has been supported to date by a small group of local artists from UK. Susan Meyerhoff Sharples holds the copyright to the digital collection, the catalogue and any future publications, installations, film or audio representation but not the original artists work.
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