ARTIST DESIGNER IN RESIDENCE (ADIR)
French design meets Balinese crafts
CCG in collaboration with the French Embassy in Indonesia and the French Institute in Jakarta and CushCush Bali presents ADIR 2022:
15th August – 19th September 2022
Bali’s unique culture and artistic traditions are deeply intertwined and have fascinated countless international artists and anthropologists since the 1920s. Later on becoming one of the world’s top touristic destinations, Bali’s identity has become inseparable from its openness to the world.
The Artist Designer In Residence programme (ADIR) was conceived with the belief that creativity is nurtured and enriched by the meeting of different cultures, people of all horizons and different worldviews. The residency aims at bringing together the quality and originality of the “French touch” and Bali’s unique and rich craft traditions.
French designers will be invited to immerse themselves into Bali’s unique culture for one month while discovering the island’s natural materials and traditional techniques in a direct dialogue with Balinese artisans. Based on their experimentations and interpretations, the designers will create a collection of objects as a sensitive response to this unique experience. The collection will be produced as a collaboration between the designers and CushCush Gallery and will be presented at various design fairs and events in Indonesia and France.
The residency will be punctuated by a series of presentations, discussions and workshops to provide an opportunity for the designer to directly engage with the local creative communities and the public.
As a culmination of the residency, the designers will give a presentation about their Balinese journey and creative process in conceptualizing their collection. Following that event at CushCush Gallery, the designers will embark on a one-week roadshow that will take them to Yogyakarta, Bandung and Jakarta, to continue sharing their inspiring journey with creative communities and professionals.
With the generous support of:
JOURNEY VIDEO
ADIR 2022 Designer Profile
We are delighted to welcome Marta Bakowski as our first Resident Artist Designer for our ADIR 2022 Programme,
A graduate of the prestigious Central Saint Martin’s School & Royal College of Arts in London, Marta Bakowski has long been fascinated by crafts and folk arts, which are strongly embedded in her multidisciplinary approach to design.
Her trademark bold and graphic style makes strong use of colors and textures, bringing forth an expressive and playful quality as well as a meaningful storytelling to her creations.
Strongly inspired by her travels and encounters with other cultures, she believes in the necessity to anchor design in a context, which in turn strongly impacts her creative response.
With a strong interest in research and several international collaborations such as International Design Expeditions under her belt, she considers herself as a student pushing possibilities beyond, enriching her work through exploration of materiality and new creative human relationships.
ADIR 2022 Press Kit
For more information about our ADIR 2022 programme, please download our press kit:
Click to download ADIR 2022 Press Kit in English
Click to download ADIR 2022 Press Kit in French
Click to download ADIR 2022 Press Kit in Indonesia
Click to download ADIR 2022 Press Kit high resolution photos
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
The 2022 call for application for the Artist Designer In Residence programme is now closed.
- WHO CAN APPLY?
The present call is open to young or established French designers under the following criteria:
- Citizenship:
– the candidate must be a French citizen
- Education:
– Degree in design from a French or international institution
– Sufficient proficiency in English for daily interactions in Indonesia
- Sanitary conditions
The candidate must be vaccinated against Covid-19 before entering Indonesia as per the regulations put in place by the Indonesian government
- Other criteria:
– No age limit
– Be free of any professional or educational activities during the residency period in Indonesia
– Only individuals can apply.
- HOW TO APPLY?
Interested candidates must submit their application through an online application form Here
Applications submitted through other means will not be accepted. Each candidate can submit only one application.
Each application must include the following, all in English:
– The fully completed form (Partially complete forms will not be taken into account)
– A detailed CV highlighting the candidate’s education and professional experience
– An artistic portfolio, which may include video links and images (please provide a link to your portfolio and ensure that it is open to all)
Only fully completed applications respecting the above general conditions, eligibility criteria and application deadline will be reviewed
Please read carefully the full guidelines, terms and conditions Here
Any false declaration will void the submitted application.
Application deadline: 12th June 2022, 23:59 (Paris time, GMT+1)
FAQ
Welcome to our FAQ section. We will keep updating this section depending on the queries we receive.
1. Am I eligible to apply?
To find out if you are eligible to apply to the residency, please read carefully our full terms and conditions here
2. How to apply?
Once you have made sure you meet the application criteria, submit your application by filling in our online application form here. Any application submitted in another format will be ignored.
3. How do I know my application has been successfully submitted?
Upon submitting your online form you will receive an automatic notification at the end of the application process.
4. What are the COVID-19 related requirements to apply for the residency?
You must be fully vaccinated (at least 2 shots) against Covid 19 to apply to the residency. Foreign citizens are required to be vaccinated to enter Indonesia’s territory. As regulations related to the ongoing Covid 19 pandemic put in place by the Indonesian government may change, additional requirements may apply for the successful candidate.
5. Can duos/collectives of designers apply to the residency?
Duos and collectives are welcome to apply under the condition that the additional person(s) bear all costs related to the residency, as the residency will only cover costs for one person only. For more information about the costs covered by the residency, please read carefully our full terms and conditions here
6. Will I get paid for the residency?
The designer in residence will benefit from a total sum of 2800 Euros covering the artist’s fee, food and sundry expenses for the total duration of the residency in Bali and roadshow, including after-residency period for the complete development of a collection and the designer’s participation in the 2023 Paris Design Week (Maison et Objet) trade fair.
7. How well do I need to speak English to apply for the residency?
The candidate must be sufficiently proficient in English to be able to interact daily with the local community and to discuss his work with an English-speaking audience.
8. Can I work during the residency?
No. The candidate must be free of any professional or educational activities during the residency period in Indonesia.
9. I Cannot submit my online application form
If you encounter a problem to submit your online form, please contact us by email: info@cushcushgallery.com
10. How and when will the successful candidate be announced?
The successful candidate will be announced on 16th June on our website, Instagram page (IG: cushcushgallery_bali) and Facebook page (FB: CushCush Gallery). Please note that only the successful candidate will be notified by email.
11. What crafts and materials can i explore during the residency?
The designer will be able to explore natural fibers, textiles, woodwork, bamboo, terracotta
12. My questions are not answered in the FAQ or terms and conditions
If you have a question that is not answered in this FAQ section, please send us your query by email: info@cushcushgallery.com
News
https://culture360.asef.org/opportunities/indonesia-artist-residence-programme-french-designers
https://intramuros.fr/candidates-pour-une-residence-de-designer-a-bali-intramuros
https://balebengong.id/residensi-seniman-prancis-dengan-pengerajin-bali
https://www.nusabali.com/berita/125004/desainer-prancis-riset-kerajinan-tradisional-bali
https://www.ukdw.ac.id/design-talk-with-martha-bakowski
https://www.ifi-id.com/events/pembukaan-pameran-dan-diskusi-designing-with-crafts-and-localities#
https://le-jad.fr/actualites/marta-bakowski-lorsque-le-design-francais-rencontre-lartisanat-balinais