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January 2008

Taiwan-England Artists' Fellowship Programme

Chen Agi in Loughborough; Kao Peiling in London; and Susan Stockwell in Taipei 
 
The Taiwan – England Artists’ Fellowship Programme came to an end in December 07 with all three participants using their residencies to develop their work, make new contacts and expand their networks.
 
Chen Agi @ Loughborough University  

	Chen Agi PHOTOTAXIS Project in James France Building, Loughborough University Courtesy: the artist

 “Great thanks to Visiting Arts and British Council for offering me this opportunity to participate in this programme. The first time I visited London in 2004, I was impressed by the dynamic contemporary art and during this residency I’ve experienced more diversity by visiting cities in the middle and north of England. I greatly appreciate all the arrangements and assistance provided by Mr Nick Slater, (Director, Arts Centre, Loughborough University) during these two and a half months.
  
The working environment in Loughborough University truly inspired me both in technical and conceptual ways. As the majority of my works are based on digital procession, it was very beneficial to work with the professional Animation Group (Andrew, Gareth and Ben) in the Fairbairn Building, which is organised by Art and Design Department of Loughborough University. Besides the development of my own works in Fairbairn Building, I also participated in lectures on professional techniques of computer programs such as 'Motion Capture' and 'Second life' which gave me new ideas. Here I found the advantages of parallel techniques and ideas in arts practice.”

Kao Peiling @ Independent Dance, London  

Kao Peiling
City Number
Courtesy: the artist

Taiwanese dancer Kao Peiling took up her residency at Independent Dance, based at the Siobhan Davis Dance Studio, London. Independent Dance is an artist-led organisation dedicated to the ongoing development of professional dance artists. It offers a year-round programme of classes in release techniques and improvisation, supplemented with Thursday Group discussions, Feedback Forums and intensive workshops and laboratories. www.independentdance.co.uk
 
Susan Stockwell @ Taipei Arts Village
 
Susan Stockwell was resident at the Taipei Artist Village - a four-story building located in the heart of Taiwan's vibrant Governmental District in Taipei City. Secluded by a serene garden, this facility, a former public office building for the Maintenance Engineering Public Works Bureau of Taipei City Government, has been renovated breathing new life into this thriving area.

“Taiwan is interesting and I think will be good for work…The China /Taiwan debate is interesting as it concerns global politics and Chinese Imperialism.  Will Taiwan be able to stay independent or not? P.C. computer hardware is cheap and Taiwan is the centre where it all came from.  This is a Buddhist country and this city is full of shrines, monks and prayers nestled in amongst a concrete jungle, which has sprung up since the '70s. 40 years ago rice fields and buffalo covered the Taipei area and now Taipei City is a solid mass of concrete high rises and roads, with little greenery.”

Examples of Susan's work during her residency - all drawings are based on the subway maps of Asian cities
Courtesy the artist

www.susanstockwell.co.uk

The Taiwan-England Artists Fellowship Programme is a joint initiative between Visiting Arts, the Council for Cultural Affairs Taiwan, British Council and Arts Council England.

For details of the programme, please contact Adam Knights:

Email: adam.knights@visitingarts.org.uk 
 

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Independent Dance

Loughborough University

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British Council Taiwan

Council for Cultural Affairs Taiwan

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The Taiwan – England Artists’ Fellowship Programme 2007 comes to a close

Extracts from Susan’s journal in Taipei

Taiwanese dancer Kao Peiling and visual artist Agi Chen arrive in the UK

Susan Stockwell selected to take part in the 2007 Taiwan England Programme

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