The artist in his praxis, the effect of which can be an object, video or installation, creates a kind of paratheatrical momentum. The creation itself opens up a new narrative, the narrative of the creator, the alter-reality in the here and now. With their works, the artists create a situation in which their product or they themselves meet with the viewer. However, the lack of a prelude, followed by applause and bow, means that there are no borders between art and everyday life, especially if it enters public spaces and becomes an element within the space. The artwork can become an ambient background for shopping or visiting a bank, perhaps it also attracts the viewers attention for longer periode of time without the need to participate in rituals related to gallery or theater spaces, which are still exclusive and inaccessible to many.
In the second edition of the VOR / WIOSNA, the festival is decentralized and dispersed in three towns: Egilsstaðir, Eskifjörður and Seyðisfjörður. The works are placed in various locations:
swimming pool, bank, cinema, grocery store, park, shopping center, but also the space of the MMF / Slaturhusið cultural center. They are interventions in everyday life that create micro-performances and borderline situations. The works present a wide range of topics: from performance, live ambient set, sculptures in parks, to visual fairy tales told by artificial intelligence.
All created by young polish artists living in Iceland or have lived here or are just dreaming of coming here
The festival program can be found here.
