The intention of this Residency is to explore creativity. Coming together on the land one week before the Fulcrum Skill Share Gathering, residents are invited to consider the theme of “Natural Order” in relationship to the land through their artistic practice. 

Questioning the balance and stability of this world seems like quit a task, one that we as humans take on inherently, with our presence on this planet. The interdependence of all the elements that make up this earthly plane seem to be in a constant state of flux, tension and change. How do we navigate these internal and external landscapes.  This concept is is applied to behavioural sciences, philosophy, linguistics, cosmology, metaphysics, human psycology, political systems, spirituality,  etc. Natural order speaks to the relationship between harmony and choas. From mystic notions of arcane other worlds and alternate dimensions to scientific fact on matter and materially structured truths.  We are in a constant state of hypothosis.  What are the tools we use to measure and gauge what we view as reality. Is there a place to rest in the balance? Is it through the questioning itself that we are able to relate? 

This open concept experience will provide some structure to the week and  lots of space and time for artists to engage with their personal projects and explorations. Residents are encouraged to think outside the barn, who knows what they’ll find out there. Interpretation and imagination can take us to places where our reflections glisten like sun off the water at a very particular angle. 

Studio Space will be provided for each individual to met their needs. This residency is also working with the notion of co operating in a shared environment.  Specific periods of time will be dedicated to group process where residents will have the opportunity to come together and share while exploring various dialectical communication modalities.