Beginning July 1, 2011 eighteen students from Russia, Columbia, Malaysia, Belarus, USA and Sweden arrived in Mariestad to participate in an intensive summer course called Shaping the City. Course lectures and discussions focused on Mariestad’s architectural and social history, geography, tourism, national identity, uses of public space, and socially engaged art practices. Students were asked to critically examine their role in the city while creating projects in or about Mariestad that use the themes of the course as inspiration. Their work was presented in an exhibition on July 21, 2011.
The course was led by artist Amanda Herman (USA) with assistance from Stadslabratoriet/CityArtLab director, Anna Viola Hallberg (SE). Celebrated artists from Sweden and abroad participated and led workshops. Mason Nye (NYC) worked with six students to paint a 45-meter long mural and Stewart Wilson (NYC) led a floating sculpture workshop for students and local residents.

The course is presented in collaboration with the following organizations: Valand School of Fine Arts in Gothenburg, Sweden, California College of the Arts in San Francisco, CA. USA, and Stadslabratoriet/CityArtLab in Mariestad, Sweden.

19.7.11

July 8

Today we heard a lecture from Nils Jornling, a PHD student in architecture who is working part time for the city on the “City Lake Project”. He spoke to us about how it has become common for residents to build fences separating different neighborhoods and public spaces and how this affects the character of the city. In the evening Carolina Falkholt spoke to us about the graffiti project she spearheaded last year and the silo. She also showed us some of her other work, including pieces from her show in that is currently up in Gothenburg.
For my project I am working on the mural. Despite the rain, it is coming along well!

Magda Mortner
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