For the months of July and August, an old convent in Catalonia, Spain is undertaking an incredible artistic transformation. Titled Creença (Belief), the two-month art residency program is curated by Axel Void and organized by Elsa Guerra, Jofre Oliveras, and Charlotte Pyatt, and will host over 50 local, national and international, multidisciplinary artists leading to the August 1st opening.
Initiated by Void Projects, a progressive cultural platform developed by Axel Void. The initiative aims to present a series of ‘pop up’ artist-led projects that will include performers and filmmakers along with painters, sculptors and installation artists. The impressive operation is in collaboration with a local creative center Konventpuntzero, that’s working in partnership.
The program, focused on fostering a sense of community within the artistic movement, will allow a diverse array of creative talent to work in harmony, inspiring and supporting each other based around the concept of belief from a personal, religious or epistemological standpoint. The result of the past 2 months activities will be introduced to the general public from August 31st to September 2nd.
The lineup of participating artists includes: A.L. Crego, Alba Trench, Amaya Suber, Agustin Santoyo, Alberto Montes, Axel Void, Bernie Puig, Boicut, Ed Zumba, Elsa Guerra, Emilio Cerezo, Ernest Zacharevic, Fafa, Gabriel Coca, Ivana Ray Singh, Isaac Cordal, Ignacio Estudillo, Perez, Iñigo Sesma, Ivan Floro, Jaz, Javier Olaizola, Joan Manel, Joaquin Jara, Johnny Robles, Jofre Oliveras, Jose Dodero, Julia Santa Olalla, Laguna, L.E.O., Leon Ka, Maria Jose Gallardo, Manel Boixadera, Manuel Palma, Michael Beitz, Mikel Del Rio, Mireia Ferran, Mohamed L’Ghacham, Mr Kern, Natalia Lassalle, N.o.u.s, Pawel Ryzko, Retry, Sagüe, Sebas Velasco, Sekone Seleka, Stefan Krische, Slim, Spok, Troy Lovegates, Vlada Trocka and Zoer.
About Void Projects
Void Projects is a cultural platform initiated by artist Axel Void. This ‘pop up’ series of artist led projects seeks to encourage a public dialogue outside of the conventional art space. Void Projects is a non-lucrative international concept which returns all profits to participating artists.
About Konventpuntzero
Konvent is an art residency and cultural center based around experimentation, research, creativity and expression showcased in an unconventional and historic space. Presenting artwork, photography, sculpture, music, performance and disciplines of language and cultural risk, it’s a diffusion of art, artists, exhibitions, art management, collaboration and co-production that veers away from a traditional museum enterprise.
Photos by Vinny Cornelli / @streetlayers
