Diary > Kay Walkowiak - Banff
Banff, Canada06/14–07/14
Kay Walkowiak
When I came to Banff National Park, it was obvious that I had to deal with the topic of nature and its cultural historical context. The concept for my video work is dealing with the theme of heterotopia. With this project, I’m hoping to bring back something that might be covered by all this idealization and these images of beauty and nature. I’m trying to make an intervention or an act that will interrupt this perfect idea of the place or image.
All pictures © Cari Pittillo
| 1. | My stay in one word: |
| Nature | |
| 2. | Things I miss since I am no longer there: |
| Silence | |
| 3. | Dos & don’ts in this place: |
| See as much as you can of Banff National Park. Don’t isolate yourself all the time in the studio. | |
| 4. | Where to buy great supplies: |
| Downtown | |
| 5. | What you should definitely bring with you from home: |
| Outdoor gear | |
| 6. | Concerning art at this destination: |
| Not too much of art to be seen in Banff, but a lot of international artists. | |
| 7. | Around the studio – where I shop, drink my coffee and get the best lunch deal in walking distance: |
| Have breakfast, lunch or dinner with people from all of the world in one of the Banff Centre´s restaurants. | |
| 8. | Where I like to spend the evening (dinner, drinks and best sound): |
| Maclab Bistro, Banff Ave Brewing Co. | |
| 9. | What would have been useful to know before coming here and starting my residency: |
| Can't think of anything. |
Website resident: kaywalkowiak.com