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ARTIST RESIDENCY
at 'Iskrovos' Arts & Music Festival, Panevezys, Lithuania, 2023
In the vibrant summer of 2023, an invitation to participate in the 'Iskrovos' Residency and Festival unfolded an extraordinary chapter in my creative journey. Nestled within the heart of Panevezys, Lithuania, this immersive experience unraveled amidst abandoned industrial spaces, weaving inspiration from the echoes of post-Soviet and post-industrial landscapes. This residency became an exploration, a dialogue with the industrial heritage of my hometown.
Enveloped by the textures and stories whispered by the disused relics, I crafted site-specific installations that embraced the essence of these weathered structures. Throughout the residency, a synergy emerged, amalgamating my impressions from the desolate surroundings with the vivacity of live performances, culminating in an ode to industrial heritage.
The culmination of this artistic voyage materialized into two distinct yet intertwined installations: 'Glitch Identity' and 'The Last TV Supper.' These works metamorphosed into their final forms, shaped by the resonance of the week-long residency and the grand opening night.
'Glitch Identity' beckoned viewers into an immersive exploration. Live camera feeds and the viewers' presence intertwined as integral elements. As visitors approached the camera's lens, their portraits underwent a fascinating transformation, glitching and distorting across an array of vintage monitors. Each monitor bore its unique flavor of distortion, prompting introspection into the significance of visually warped identities within the abandoned, forgotten spaces. It posed poignant questions regarding the relevance of these disused architectural relics, offering a reflection on their heritage and place in the realm of contemporary media and arts.
In contrast, 'The Last TV Supper' took on an object-based approach, animating a collection of CRT television sets, PCs, LCD monitors, vintage radios, and even a fax machine. These relics from the analog era breathed new life, broadcasting an eclectic selection of glitch art. The atmosphere was electrifying, the air filled with palpable energy. The hissing of white noise and the sporadic zapping sounds of glitches served as conduits, transporting viewers to a liminal realm, tinged with analog nostalgia. Within this installation, the screens emerged as portals, offering glimpses into deeper unknown spaces, inviting the audience to traverse through a visual hole into uncharted territories.
THE INSTALLATION ALSO HAD LARGE SCALE DIGITAL PRINTS AS A BACKDROP. IMAGES CAPTURED AS STILLS FROM ANALOG VIDEO GLITCH FILM SEQUENCE.
TO SEE HOW THIS INSTALLATIOIN WAS MADE, PLEASE FOLLOW MY RESIDENCY DIARY SAVED ON INSTAGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
ABOUT ISKROVOS FEST AND THE CONNECTION TO INDUSTRIAL SURROUNDINGS:
Panevėžys, the fifth biggest city of Lithuania, was the industrial hub during soviet occupation years. Since Lithuania regained its independence more than 30 years ago, the city has been tackling the urban decay problem with many of its large factories abandoned. IŠKROVOS has taken the challenge to reconstruct the face of Panevėžys by celebrating its industrial past. We hope to bring the city’s forgotten streets back on the map by repurposing the key industrial buildings for this annual festival of music and art.
Industrial culture and its evolution could be dualistically defined as tangible and intangible. Tangible includes industrial landscapes and buildings that constitute the industrial heritage of a certain area and are often a target of preservation activities. Intangible industrial culture includes expertise, attitudes, values, traditions, and interlinked social factors beyond the factory. ISKROVOS programme encourages the debate on this topic between the residents and visitors of Panevėžys.
ISKROVOS WEBSITE
GROUP PHOTO:
SMALL PORTION OF THE ARTISTS, MUSICIANS AND ORGANISERS WHO MADE ISKROVOS HAPPEN.
TAKEN WITH A VINTAGE PINHOLE CAMERA BY PAULIUS SAPARNIS: