The Wanderers was a series of six commissions for early career artists creating temporary interventions and live events. The project was produced by Field Notes and held within the public spaces of Falmouth and the Carrick Roads between August - November 2015. It was intended as an off-site, parallel programme to Newlyn Art Gallery’s exhibition In Search of The Miraculous, a show inspired by and marking the 40th anniversary of a voyage made by Dutch artist Bas Jan Ader. The Wanderers brought together a group of developing artists that go beyond the horizon in pursuit of new experiences and precarious journeys; the final commission, a legacy publication by Medium Rare, was launched in December 2015 to document and extend the projects.
Walking still, a drifting pursuit, James Hankey, 2015, photo Oliver Raymond Barker
CONTEXT
In Search of the Miraculous was a Newlyn Art Gallery exhibition of international artists, inspired by and marking the 40th anniversary of the voyage made by Dutch artist Bas Jan Ader, who set sail alone in July 1975 in a 12½ foot dinghy Ocean Wave from Massachusetts to cross the Atlantic to Falmouth, Cornwall, disappearing en route.
Bas Jan Ader created thirty-five works in his short career between 1969 and 1975. He is most famous for his ‘Fall’ works and ‘I’m too sad to tell you’ a piece in which he crys facing the viewer directly through the video screen. His practice continues to inspire artists, writers, curators and critical thinkers.
Bas Jan Ader created thirty-five works in his short career between 1969 and 1975. He is most famous for his ‘Fall’ works and ‘I’m too sad to tell you’ a piece in which he crys facing the viewer directly through the video screen. His practice continues to inspire artists, writers, curators and critical thinkers.
COMMISSIONS
The six commissioned artists were Rhys Morgan, Guido Lanteri Laura, Go Happen, James Hankey, Chris Taylor and the publishing collective Medium Rare.
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!['How Big The Bluest Sky?', Rhys Morgan. A sound installation in the foyer of Falmouth Library, with two accompanying artist publications.]()
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The six commissioned artists were Rhys Morgan, Guido Lanteri Laura, Go Happen, James Hankey, Chris Taylor and the publishing collective Medium Rare.
ENGAGEMENT
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EVENTS
FUNDERS AND PARTNERS
The Wanderers was produced in partnership with Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange, running in parallel to their international exhibition In Search of The Miraculous. With thanks to National Trust, Falmouth University, Arts Council England, FEAST, School for Social Entrepreneurs, First Great Western, Falmouth Art Gallery, Falmouth Library, Falmouth Town Council, Royal Cornwall Yacht Club, Falmouth Harbour Commissioners, Falmouth and Penryn Sea Cadets and Falmouth Shout Shanty Singers.
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info@fieldnotes.org.ukThe development of this website was supported by Cultivator Cornwall
