Lindy Davidson

I am Lindy Davidson, a visual artist and craftsperson, living and working in rural Tallebudgera Valley, in South East Queensland. I have been fortunate to be granted a chance to further develop as an Environmental artist, by working at Koli National Park, for one month this July. Kolin Ryynanen supports artists in a residency situation, and the Koli region hosts an annual Environmental Arts Festival, of which I have been invited to take part.


For the residency at Koli National Park, I propose to complete a body of work based upon discoveries, observations and inspirations that arise from spending time immersed in a specific site, in this case, Koli and the surrounding region.
This is a continuation and deeper exploration of work undertaken in site mapping in various locations in Australia, over the past three years.


Through research, observation and immersion in all aspects of the site, both ephemeral and permanent works will be created. Integral to the site mapping, will be to research and create baskets and other forms utilising traditional Scandinavian basket making methods and locally sourced fibres. 
A small exhibition of paintings and sculptures will complete the residency, with a series of postcards from works undertaken in the field.

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The funds will be used to pay a portion of the overall costs, being specifically for air travel from Brisbane to Helsinki and return, and to cover train fares and some accommodation costs whilst in Finland.

Living simply, and utilising organic, found, recycled and low environmentally impacting resources, I am trying to keep costs to a minimum.

The entire project costs are outlined in the budget as follows.

Budget

(first three items proposed to be funded through Pozible donations)

Airfares: Return airfares Brisbane to Helsinki $1900

Scandinavian Rail Pass $500

Hostel and Air B&B Accommodation in Finland $400

 

Other travel including bus, ferry and taxi $300

Accommodation $1000

Artists Materials: $600

Travel Insurance $500

Living Expenses $1500

Entry to Museums and Galleries $ 300

Materials for Pozible Rewards $1000

Postage and packaging $600

Maintenance of home in absence- rent and other costs: $1800

As an artist and conservationist, contributing voluntarily to the community over many years, and being one who is very familiar with seeking out funds for community projects, it is strangely, not easy to request funds for my own self-development.

In bringing together forty years of experience as an artist and craftsperson, this project offers the chance for me to consolidate research methods and investigation, as well as open the door to new perspectives and innovations. There will be valuable and enriching networking opportunities, possibilities for cross-disciplinary collaboration, as well as inspiration through exposure to Scandinavian Galleries and Museums.

Vital to the research, is the anticipated Interaction and collaboration with creative and resourceful community members. This will assist in inspiring, informing and developing the work, with the aim to contribute to this region’s ongoing artistic innovations in the future.

To this end, I am in the process of seeking avenues through which to contribute further to the ecology/art dialogue on my return.

The greatest challenge to the project would be, if I were unable to raise the funds to take up this opportunity in Finland.