The organisers of the 8th Art Ii Biennial 2022 are looking for works and artists that combine art and science and consider sustainability in their practices for its event that will take place between 15 – 19 June 2022.
How can art approach the issue of air? How can its interconnected immateriality be communicated using the methods of art? How can we ‘look’ at air, and what will we see when we turn our attention to it? These questions will be approached by the 8th Art Ii Biennial 2022 that will focus on imagining and sensing air and all its associated elements. The multi-faceted event will present works that explore these issues, offering new thoughts, expressions, and perceptions, and finding ways to give sensory presence to the invisible.
Municipality of Ii is situated in the region of Northern Ostrobothnia (Finland). Historically the place has been a center of agriculture and fishing, and now it is famous for its ambitious climate actions. The organisers are particularly interested in works and artists that combine art and science and consider sustainability in their practices as well as welcome artworks that are executed with a low carbon footprint and encourage artists and visitors to arrive by bus, train or boat. Artworks can be submitted until 31 January. The selections will be announced in March 2022.
The call for entries is open for artists living and working in Finland or abroad. Production and travel costs are covered up to 2200 euros in total per selected project against an invoice from the artists. The artworks will be presented at the Art Ii Biennial between 15 – 19 June 2022. Accommodation is offered in Ii during the Biennial. Open Call criteria can be found here.
Art Ii Biennial addresses current themes, participates in the public discussion through the methods of art and boldly combines the rich cultural heritage of Ii with contemporary art. The Biennial has hosted dozens of international artists since 2008 in the region of Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland.
