Gareth Bate

For Immediate Release

Gareth Bate: Instructor and Artist in Residence in Antalya Turkey

July 1 - 31, 2012

Antalya Leadership Academy
For the month July 2012 Gareth Bate will be an Artist in Residence and Instructor in Antalya Turkey on the southern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. He will be teaching and making art as part of the english language and leadership skills program for students in their late teens and early twenties.

Course Description:

Art and Politics / Creative Leadership

Can an artist be a leader? Around the world artists are demonstrating new ways of relating to the world. They are challenging conventions, critiquing social structures and presenting outspoken political views. China's greatest artist Ai Weiwei was recently arrested and detained for months for being an outspoken critic of the government.

This course focuses on unconventional approaches to leadership by some of the most creative people. We will look at political, social and environmental art by international historic and contemporary artists.

No prior knowledge or ability in art is required. We will engage in dynamic discussions where students acquire a nuanced English vocabulary as we learn to talk about art, politics and social issues.

An important aspect of the course is making our own artwork. We will use drawing, painting and journaling as a means of self-expression. We will also explore installation and performance art.

Important questions include: Can art change the world? What qualities do artists possess? How do they communicate? What makes political art effective or ineffective? What is the difference between art and propaganda? What forms of leadership are there beyond the roles of politician, administrator, businessperson, or activist?

Some featured artists include:

Historical: Delacroix, Eduard Manet (France), Impressionism (France), Picasso and Cubism (Spain/France), Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, Frida Kahlo (Mexico), Dada (Zurich/Berlin/New York), Abstract Expressionism (USA), Feminist Art and Land Art.

Contemporary: Ai Weiwei (China), Marina Abromovich (Serbia/USA), Shirin Neshat (Iran/USA), General Idea (Canada), JR (France), Doris Salcedo (Columbia), Yinka Shonibare (Nigeria/UK), Do-Ho Suh (Korea), Kara Walker (USA), Banksy (UK), Bryan Jungen (Canada), William Kentridge (South Africa), Mona Hatoum (Lebanon/Palestine), AES+F (Russia), Zhuang Huan (China), Kennardphillips (UK), Anne Hamilton (USA), Christo & Jeanne-Claude (USA).

Upcoming

Apr. 21 - May 6, 2012

July 1 - 31, 2012

Oakville: Nov. 2-18

Toronto: Nov. 9-25

"Where the Wild Things Aren't":
Group Show

Wall Space Gallery,: Ottawa

Artist in Residence and Instructor in Antalya, Turkey

Festival Curator:
World of Threads Festival

Gareth is curating the festival as a whole and 3 exhibitions.

Festival Curator:
World of Threads Festival

Gareth is curating the festival as a whole and 3 exhibitions.

Recent

Past

FROLIC: 401 Richmond Artists Open Studio

Gareth Bate Art Projects, 401 Richmond, St. W., Toronto

"Weather"
Juried Exhibition

Pearson International Airport, Terminal 1, Toronto

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Gareth's Yearly Newsletter Update 2010

Art practice, exhibitions, etc.

Gareth Bate Art Projects Official Launch

Gareth Bate Art Projects
Studio S-17, 401 Richmond St. W. Toronto

"Where They Are Now: OCADU Alumni Exhibition"

Art Square Gallery, Toronto

"Moments" Solo Painting Exhibition

Gareth Bate Art Projects, Toronto

For The Infinite, Book Cover.

Ryerson Poetry Chapbook, Toronto

Gareth's Yearly Newsletter Update 2009

Art practice, exhibitions, etc.

"Common Thread International Exhibition" at World of Threads Festival

B42 Gallery, Oakville.

"The Winter LamentPaintings," Solo Exhibition

Canadian Heritage Office Gallery, Toronto

"BeeCause," Fundraising Auction for the Canadian Bee Research Fund

The Arts Project London,London.

"Between Reality & Fantasy"

Katherine Mulherin Contemporary Art Projects, Toronto

"Corps Intérieur"
Set Design Installation

David Pressault Danse at the Monument National Theatre, Montreal.

Ontario Arts Council Emerging Artist Grant

For Corps Intérieur Set Design Installation

"Hard Twist: 3rd Annual Juried Textile Art Exhibition"

The Gladstone Hotel, Toronto.

"Bigger, Bigger and More Desperate"

Deleon White Gallery, Toronto

"Art 401: A group exhibition of 401 Richmond Artists"

The Gladstone Hotel, Toronto.

"Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition": Lament Paintings

Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto

"Lament": 401 Richmond Career Launcher Prize Solo Exhibition

Studio 260, 401 Richmond St. West, Toronto

"Penance Performance"

Queen Street West, Toronto

"Plastic Paintings" Solo Exhibition.

Public Health Canada Office, Toronto

"Residual Landscapes" Photography Exhibition

Arcadia Gallery, Toronto

"Nuit Blanche: Ann Hamilton's Listening Choir," Performance

Varius Locations, Toronto

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"Central Tech Alumni Show"

The Library Gallery, Central Technical School, Toronto

"Nuit Blanche: In Memory of Brian Kipping"

Bau-Xi Gallery, Toronto

Gareth Bate wins 2007
401 Richmond Career-Launcher Prize

Ontario College of Art & Design & Margaret Zeidler.