FAIRYTALES IN CRAFT. a multisensory playscape of craft-objects inspired by nordic my thologies. Ola Andersson / Luka Jelušić

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1 a multisensory playscape of craft-objects inspired by nordic my thologies Ola Andersson / Luka Jelušić Dals Långed 2015

2 A PLAYSCAPE IN CRAFT The idea of Fairytales in Craft is creating a

2 2 A PLAYSCAPE IN CRAFT The idea of Fairytales in Craft is creating a multisensory playscape of craft-objects inspired by Nordic mythologies. It involves collaboration of several Steneby alumnis and other professionals. It is something between an exhibition and an unusual playground, but in every case very touchy, dreamy and sensual - a playground for senses; for kids and adults. Lina Söderberg Annika Wahlström

3 INTERPLAY BETWEEN MYTHOLOGY AND RESEARCH-BASED CRAFTWORK We want to merge two layers of meaning within our craftwork: first is the imaginative, poetic layer of

The other, less obvious layer, is scientific research on play and creativity.

3 3 INTERPLAY BETWEEN MYTHOLOGY AND RESEARCH-BASED CRAFTWORK We want to merge two layers of meaning within our craftwork: first is the imaginative, poetic layer of all the associations evoked by certain object (like pirates to the boat), upon which kids might build their games. The other, less obvious layer, is scientific research on play and creativity. We are interested in children s cognitive maps, role of games in stimulating curiosity and other themes which we hope to explore through craft. There is a point where scientific notions and kids storybooks meet, and our aim is to search for that point. Jokum Lind Jensen Ola Andersson Luka Jelušić

More specifically, through water mythologies, as in most places in Scandinavia water is a very strong

4 4 Theme: NORDIC MYTHOLOGIES, DALSLAND HISTORY The theme of Nordic mythologies appeared as a possibility to connect several Scandinavian countries, and artists/craftsmen from those countries into common subject. More specifically, through water mythologies, as in most places in Scandinavia water is a very strong element of landscape, whether sea or landwater. Rich history of Dalsland is also very much connected to water.

5 Inspirations: LES MACHINES DE L ILE, NANTES Our idea is not modelled on anything directly, but we

idea. First is called Les Machines de l Ile, and it s located in old shipyard district in Nantes,

It is a blend of creatures from Jules Verne s books, Leonardo da Vinci s mechanics and the

5 5 Inspirations: LES MACHINES DE L ILE, NANTES Our idea is not modelled on anything directly, but we will try to describe it better through three examples, which are models for some aspects of the idea. First is called Les Machines de l Ile, and it s located in old shipyard district in Nantes, France. It is a blend of creatures from Jules Verne s books, Leonardo da Vinci s mechanics and the industrial history of real world Nantes. The whole collection of mechanical sculptures can be operated by visitors and is a beautiful representation of both skills and imagination.

7 Inspirations: OFFICE FOR PUBLIC PLAY Office

can have on the culture, shape and functioning

Play unites and builds bridges between cultures

exhibitions Annelies Vaneycken wants to show

6 7 Inspirations: OFFICE FOR PUBLIC PLAY Office for Public Play researches the influence play can have on the culture, shape and functioning of the city and its public spaces. Play unites and builds bridges between cultures and generations and seeks to contribute to a healthy, liveable and sustainable city. Through lectures, workshops, art projects and exhibitions Annelies Vaneycken wants to show the importance play can have in our everyday life.

8 A ROUGH TIMELINE Stage 1: Writing project description, budget and sending applications for pre-project funding Stage 4: Working on the actual objects in accordance with received funding.

Exhibition of complete version of Fairytales in Steneby during summer 2016. Stage 6: Sending the exhibition on tour.

7 8 A ROUGH TIMELINE Stage 1: Writing project description, budget and sending applications for pre-project funding Stage 4: Working on the actual objects in accordance with received funding. First public appearance of the project on SFF 2016, probably as a work in progress: a teaser. Stage 5: Further developing the project. Exhibition of complete version of Fairytales in Steneby during summer Stage 6: Sending the exhibition on tour. May August 2015 September 2015 October February 2016 February - June 2016 September Stage 2: Developing the core of the project 2 days workshop with participating craftsmen and develop ideas through brainstorming, mock-ups and scale models Since the nature of the project is such that it includes several collaborators, we thought it might be good to develop it together. Primarily because it would hopefully result in a better project, but also because participants might identify with the idea more strongly if they have a chance to take part in conceptualizing it. Stage 3: Sending applications for project funding and applying for stand at Stockholm Furniture Fair 2016

8 9 LONG TERM PLANS We would like this effort to last and not become only a one year adventure. We see a great potential in combining craft and research for developing child-specific environments: from reading rooms in libraries, to spaces which make life easier for kids with anxiety, autism, or learning disabilities. Providing children with an environment that demonstrates love, compassion, trust, and understanding will greatly impact a child so that they can build on these stepping stones to have a productive lifestyle. PARTICIPANTS Craftsmen Steneby alumnis: Ola Andersson, Luka Jelušić, Jokum Lind Jensen, Lina Söderberg, Annika Wahlström External collaborators: Performance arts collaborators Björn Fast Nagell and Cecilie Jörstad Graphic design - Biba Šehović Jelušić

Eligibility, programme and financial information

Eligibility programme finance Hothouse 2019 Hothouse 2019: Eligibility, programme and financial information Crafts Council Registered Charity Number: 280956 1 Introduction Are you an emerging maker? Have