“Seeing is believing, reseeing is creating” is the theme of the photography workshop that will take place from 15 to 21 July, in the Aldeia do Xisto of Barroca.  The course, run by the Brazilian photographer Rodrigo Braga and the visual artist Carlos Casteleira, as part of the PES- Projeto Entre Serras (Between Serras Project), reinforces the role of the Aldeias do Xisto as a living laboratory promoting innovation and immersion for the creation of experiences and joint learning.

In partnership with the Jornal do Fundão newspaper, the Aldeias do Xisto offer 4 enrolments for students of higher educational courses in the areas of art and communication from the Beira Interior. To be one of those, simply send an email to redaccao@jornaldofundao.pt with a copy to marketing@aldeiasdoxisto.pt. The first four will win a free registration, with accommodation at the Solar Vicente, located in Barroca, including breakfast and lunch. 

The river Zêzere and its ecological, biological (both animal and plant life), mineral, historical and prehistoric, social and even technological context form the central elements of this experience which will put students in tune with the area that surrounds them.

Throughout the 7-day course, participants will be challenged to explore various dialectics associated with photography: objectivity and subjectivity, observation and creation, representation and authorship, involving the creation of a conscious photographic image.

This experience culminates with the  publication of a catalogue and presentation of the works at the PES 2019 exhibition at Denison University in Ohio, USA, in September and October.

PROGRAMME

15 July

• Open lecture by Rodrigo Braga - Free admission

16 July

• Brief presentation of teachers and students
• Theoretical presentation of concepts
• Exchange of reports on practical experiences concerning photography and video
• Discussion of key questions that will be asked by the teachers
• Presentation of images on photographic principles
• Citing of cases from 19th century history of art and photography

17 July

• 20th Century: The popularisation of the technical image and its effects on art and everyday life
• Distinction between image “hunter photographer” and “farmer photographer”
• Conscious induction of a photograph using pre-production resources

18 July

• The “surrounding image”: the natural landscape, the buildings, the domestic and/or personal worlds
• Consciously think about developing images from what is available
• Stimulating creative photography
• Monitored fieldwork
• Individual or small group exercises

19 July

• Stimulus with resources and expressions: use of objects; natural resources; self-portrait; performance/activity for the camera; image editing; inclusion of photographs by others
• 7pm: Night walk in partnership with the Walks of Gardunha

20 July

• 5pm: Presentation using a projector of produced work at the Casa Grande in Barroca
• Collective discourse to recognise languages, formats and meanings of photographs
   

Additional information

The course is intended for those interested  in photography, video and fine arts. There are a total of 17 contact hours, of which 15 hours involve theoretical and practical classes. The remaining 2 hours are take up with an open lecture.

The price is €100, including lunch. For residents of the Villages and students of higher educational courses in the areas of art and communication in the Beira Interior, the price is €50. Reservations, without a discount, can be carried out here. To take advantage of the discount, please send a contact email to bookinxisto@aldeiasdoxisto.pt or, between 10am and 5pm, call +351 937 515 679.

Check out the available nearby lodgings and restaurants. Other options available at bookinxisto.com.

PES- Projeto Entre Serras (Between Serras Project) is a pioneering project that aims to create a Contemporary Art Route, as well as agriculture and biodiversity, between the Estrela, Açor, Gardunha, Malcata/Mesas and Gata mountains.