“Warrior of art†– The Old School Art Residency – Bulgaria
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- 17 Jun 2022
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The Old School Residency is the first international artist residency program in Bulgaria. It’s been twelve years now since we started supporting artists from all over the world in their search for inspiration and new ideas by offering them the magic of the parallel artistic reality that we’ve created. Our residency program is not just an escape from the hustle and bustle of the big city, industrialization and consumer society but it also serves a purpose as a retreat for artists with whom we share our ideas, friendship and wholeheartedness. We believe that in doing so we help with the creation of a new generation of people/artists who have the bravery and courage to challenge and change themselves. In our eyes art is not just a mean for creating that which is esthetically pleasing but also a tool capable of changing the world. By staying with us in Gorna Lipnitsa and creating your art here, you will have the chance to become the spark of change for the people here and to leave a lasting trace in their lives. It might even happen so that the place enchants you and affects you in an unexpected way. How exactly… it’s for you to find out.
We offer a place for creative work and relax. A locus for individual artists or a small group of artists – up to 6 people – to ruminate, reflect and rejuvenate. Gorna Lipnitsa (www.gornalipnitsa.com/en/history), is a rural community, where the present and the past complement and contrast one another. Here, the spirit of Socialism is still alive, remnants of which can be found throughout the streets of the village. Upon visiting us, you will be enveloped by the bucolic scenery, crisp, clean air, silence, economical and fresh food, amiable community, and opportunity for true inspiration.
The Old school residency is a multidisciplinary residency program, we accept artists who create in the field of the visual arts (painting and drawing, wall painting, photography, installations, video, filmmaking, land art, etc.) and performance arts (music, dance, theatre).
Theme of the residency – 2022
“WARRIORS OF ART”
The year is 2Q22, the wheel of time has brought in another cycle, the world is divided by conflict and war. Gorna Lipnitsa, a small village in Bulgaria, Eastern Europe, is woven into numerous threads of paths and destinies. There is an ancient saying in the village, according to which the most precious ingredient in the world /known as The Essence/ is Creativity. According to the legend, it is extremely difficult to obtain, attainable only by few. Yet it’s value is beyond measure because with its help the world can be saved from decay and perdition. Invisible, odorless, but with a glow and unwavering energy, The Essence is humanity’s only chance to resist entropy. People who have the ability to capture The Essence are called Warriors of Art. According to the saying, in the world exist several training centers where these warriors can manifest their abilities and develop their full potential. It is told that one such center is located in Gorna Lipnitsa.
We, the creators of The Old School Art Residency, believe in the power of words as a mean to create a new reality. And since we also believe in the synchronicity of events, if you’re reading this invitation, you may already be on your way to opening a new door and seeing what’s beyond. Read More...
