OUT
SIDE
2021-2023
micro-gallery,
residency +
project space
for out
side
practice.
South wall: 2.4m high x 3.35m wide (8’ x 11’).
East wall: 2.4m high x 3.65m wide (8’ x 12’).
Footprint: ≈ 12m²
Out
Side
Outside was a purpose built art space for exploring ideas that would otherwise not be possible indoors, either because it would be dangerous (such as working with fire or smoke), excessively messy (such as working with sprayed water or mud), or more appropriate (such as working with the weather).
While it was not a prescriptive space, broadly, and without prejudice or limitation, Outside was a philosophical and critical platform for the presentation of new art-works examining the relationship between human beings and the rest of nature, with particular emphasis on:
the implications of mortality.
the psychology, substance and culture of materials.
human potency, imagination and aliveness.
The aims of Outside were:
to seek revelations on how to resist nihilism and artifice in the face of anthropogenic senescence.
to articulate a relevant, timely language of resistance against negative-agency.
to promote the elevation of humanity towards stewardship, acceptance, potency and the divine.
to operate in accordance with the tenets of the 12 knots of will.
Residencies
Outside Gallery offered an open call for artists of any kind, including, but not limited to visual artists, poets, sculptors and installationists, cooks, doctors, musicians, film makers, scientists, designers, performers, engineers, writers, witches. Those who considered themselves artists in their line of work, could apply. Those who were unsure, could apply anyway.
Residencies, which included free accommodation, lasted from a few days to a few weeks, or more by negotiation. There were no expectations, other than to engage with the situation. Those who needed to sleep, could sleep. Those who needed to make work, could make work. The gallery was available for finished work, experimentation, reflection.
All projects at Outside began with discussion.
Participants could use the contact form to introduce their work.
More info
Outside gallery: orientation and sun arc.
Outside was built by Mark Rayner and Graeme Walker in 2021 out of materials that could be reused for other projects. It was a non-profit organisation and ws non-transactional: no money was charged for its use, no money was given.
The gallery strongly encouraged work that used recycled, repurposed, found and otherwise non-virgin materials and media. Many tools were available for the creation of work. This and any requirements participants had could be discussed along with their proposals.
Outside was located next to a fabulous, inspiring garden, rolling hills and predominantly arable agriculture. There were woods and chalk and flints the size of heads and water running clear as air. It was a gentle, peaceful place.
Outside Gallery
Bramdean, Hampshire, UK
All humans welcome.
Use the contact form to arrange a viewing.