The 2011 Residency Programme was conducted in Mas des Graviers in Pourrières – France between April 14th – May 5th 2011.
"Thank you - I really appreciate the wonderful time to consider some new approaches, thank you for making that possible. Wait for the 8mm film! Having no idea how anything will turn out perhaps is just what I need.
I don't know how yet, but the Mas has afforded me a time to my practise that I could not have given it had I been any where else in this month of April 2011."
Bridget Baker
"As an independent curator it was a fantastic opportunity to take a short step back from on-going exhibition production to think about and discuss new ideas and historical precedent.
The residency facilitated huge amounts of discussion not only about art and contemporary practice, but sustainability, politics and ways of living. It is an incredibly generous residency programme that allows the freedom to consider your work without imposing set outcomes."
Victoria Brooks
"The Mas provides a beautiful setting for quiet contemplation; reading, walking, study and conversation. Jan Olaf, Myriam and Doris are excellent, fascinating hosts. The opportunity for focused work away from the distractions of the city proved invaluable for the radio commission I was working on. I highly recommend the experience."
Mike Cooter
"This time at the Mas has been incredible! I really appreciate being able to participate in the Residency, and I've gotten so much out of being here - the experience has been like a series of chapters in a book I couldn't put down.
Being in a position where I've been able to engage in a dialogue about my practice has been invaluable."
Alexandra Hedison
Photographs © Alexandra Hedison/Myriam Blundell Projects
