Chrysalis

Residency and exhibitions in Crevalcore and Modena, Italy

2022

Chrysalis residency I

This edition is a retrospective analysis of the research of the last 4 editions of Antropical Residency. Between the 1st and 7th of February 2021, former residents were welcome to gather for a round of evaluation of the annual residency cycle. Bringing together four years of project work, the residents set the foundation of our identity as an official artistic collective, platform and recently established Antropical - Ministry of Strange Affairs asbl.

However, this retrospective analysis of the process, intended and actual outcomes, has been hindered by the pandemic. Originally planned for August 2020, the residency is finally taking place in two phases. The first happened in February 2021, when we met online to redefine our program, address power structures and contemplate our future vision.

Chrysalis residency II

Members of the Antropical collective spent two weeks at Sementerie Artistiche, Crevalcore, a space for artistic and theatrical research.

In a time of division and distance Antropical participants used this residency to address central questions related to themes of power structures, community/inclusion and value systems. The aim was using collaborative art practices, to research into non-institutional forms of knowledge, spontaneous actions and workshops through the exploration of their surroundings. As some of the members were involved online, the works created during the residency led to discussions around territories, communication, heritage, sharing, commonalities - all through transdisciplinary practices.

This second chapter of Chrysalis Residency was concluded with two process-driven exhibitions: at CA/OS Gallery in Modena, Italy, and at Sementerie Artistiche, Crevalcore.

Lucia Fiorani (IT)

Cas Banierink

Nika Schmitt (NL)

Tanja Bladt-Cohen (UK/DK)

Monika Pilat-Balukevičiūtė (LT)

Lucia Fiorani (IT)

Tanja Bladt-Cohen (UK/DK)

Benjamin George Coles (UK/LU)

Clio Van Aerde (LU)

Participating artists

Margot van der Sande (NL)

Gabi Linde (DE)

Maina Joner (FR/NO)

Sophie Prinssen (FR/NL)

Alexandra Fraser (UK)

Amelia Daiz (UK)

Marieke Sytema (NL)

Aurélie d’Incau (LU)

Chrysalis I

Amelia Daiz (UK)

Marieke Sytema (NL)

Emiel Wendel (NL)

Daniele Valentino (IT)