Abstract
SWAP Editions invites artists to each create a small artwork as an edition. The multiples are then published into sets and each artist receives back a complete set containing all the works in that edition. SWAP is a growing collection of artist's multiples made as editions in a wide range of materials from casts and prints, to mixed media, video and photographs. The aim is to collaborate with artists to explore the process of making editions and forge an alternate non-commercial socially driven platform to enable swapping and collecting original artworks between artists. Publishing semi-annually in Spring and Autumn, each edition is curated and launched with a gallery exhibition or public event and the works will join a growing showcase of art multiples available to view online. Through invitation and open submission opportunities we aim to commission new works from both established and emerging artists, whilst acting as a network, resource and online showcase for artists making multiples and editions.
SWAP is a curated set of small scale art multiples in a range of media, materials and approaches that together form an eclectic collection for each participating artist to own. For each published edition, several complete sets will be gifted to high profile international museum collections and academic institutions to ensure a wide reaching public legacy and help to develop the profile of the artists involved. A further complete edition will be kept as part of a growing archive by SWAP. The remaining editions will act as the art bank to be promoted and swapped for goods or services either as complete sets or individual artworks as an exchange to facilitate future editions.
SWAP is an artist run, not-for-profit initiative that operates with zero public funding and was created by London based artist Robin Tarbet. As a DIY project it is sustained by swapping art objects with time and services, and deliberately puts all emphasis of value within the collective artworks rather than their potential monetary value. SWAP Editions and associated artworks are not for sale - but a limited number are available to swap.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 28 Sept 2017 |
| Event | Art Licks Weekend 2017 - www.skelf.org.uk Duration: 27 Sept 2017 → 1 Oct 2017 |
Bibliographical note
Impact: Edition 2 of SWAP brings together the work of Jennifer Caroline Campbell / Simon Collins / Alex Frost / Jess littlewood / Victoria Lucas / Jordan Mckenzie / Sam Meredith / James Moore / Flora Parrot / Sean Roy Parker / James Unsworth / George Yarker.SWAP Edition No. 2 : TRADE. Launched on Friday 29th September @ SET 76-89 Alscot Rd, Bermondsey, London. The exhibition was open to visitors for only 3 days from 12 noon - 6pm Friday 29th - Sunday 1st October as part of Art Licks Weekend 2017: Finding Solutions. During the day of Sunday 1st October School of The Damned hosted a symposium event continuing their discussions about alternative art schools within the exhibition space.
TRADE refers to the exchange of goods or services for money or in kind. From a broad perspective nations are concerned with managing TRADE in a way that enhances the well-being of citizens, by providing jobs and producing beneficial goods and services. but do they? Some commentators trace the origins of commerce to Prehistoric people who bartered between each other to survive, and during the Middle Ages commerce developed in Europe with the TRADE of luxury goods at fairs - much like Art Fairs today. Throughout history standardised currency and banking systems have developed to enable wealth to be converted into movable capital. Today global multi national corporations physically transport vast quantities of goods around the world and markets process huge financial transactions over the internet. Globalization brings with it riches for some and losses for others. Demand for cheaper goods benefits those who have access to them, but it's apparent that third world markets for local products and the environment are sometimes harmed by companies attempting maximize their profits. Exasperated by Brexit commerce now highlights complex systems of tariffs and international TRADE, making freedom of movement ever more topical.
Keywords
- Art and design
