ADIR 2023 : CCG X IFI

ARTIST DESIGNER IN RESIDENCE (ADIR)

French design meets Balinese crafts

CCG in collaboration with the French Embassy and the French Institute in Indonesia as well as CushCush Bali present the second edition of the ADIR program:

28th May – 2nd July 2023

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 2023 Designer Profile

We are delighted to welcome Pierre Charrié as our second Resident Artist Designer for our ADIR 2023 Programme, 

A graduate from Fine Arts and from the École Nationale Supérieure de Création Industrielle (ENSCI- Les Ateliers), Pierre Charrié is fascinated by the sensory dimension of everyday objects and explores how materials, sounds or gestures can create new interactions and transcend the ordinary. Passionate about music, his research and experimentations with the sound quality of objects have earned him recognition, with some of his work included in the permanent collection of the National Center of Plastic Arts (CNAP).

A polyvalent designer, he works with a wide range of natural materials, including wood and ceramic, as well as more rarely used feathers or mother-of-pearl, which he marries with both innovative and ancestral techniques used by artisans he encounters.

His unique sensory approach to design and his refined creations have established him as one of the most promising young award-winning French designers.

ADIR 2023 – JOIN THE TEAM

As part of team ADIR 2023, you will have the opportunity to work with international designer and get to know other experts in their respective fields, while experience Balinese culture up close and personal through its unique arts and traditions. Apply for Assistant Designer and Volunteer Photographer positions below. (Application deadline: 13th May 2023)

We are looking for 1 X Assistant Designer to join our ADIR 2023 team

Send your CV and motivation letter to cushcushgallerybali@gmail.com

We are looking for 2 X Volunteer Photographers to be part of ADIR 2023 team

Submit your application to https://bit.ly/ADIR23-VolunteerPhotographerForm

ADIR 2023 PRESS KIT

For more  information about our ADIR 2023 programme, please download our press kit:

Click here to download  ADIR 2023 press kit in English
Click here to download  ADIR 2023 press kit in French
Click here to download  ADIR 2023 press kit in Indonesia

ADIR 2023 PRESS RELEASE

For more information about the 2023 ADIR programme, please download our press release and accompanying photos.

Click to download ADIR 2023 press release in English
Click to download ADIR 2023 press release in French
Click to download high resolutions pictures and captions

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

The call for applications for the 2023 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

– French passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the designer’s date of return to France

  • Education:

– Degree in design from a French or international institution

– Sufficient proficiency in English for daily interactions in Indonesia and providing public lectures.

  • 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.

– Designers with experience in teaching or involved in community projects preferred.

– If the applicant is not selected in 2023, he/she is allowed to reapply the following year.

  • 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: 26th March 2023, 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 3 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. Candidates will be required to submit a copy of their vaccination certificate as part of the application process.

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 2024 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 4th April 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 

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