NY-born Glasgow-based artist Ilana Halperin has conducted a two week field research residency as part of the 2018 Residence Fellowship Program of Akiyoshidai International Art Village from 16 May – 29 May 2018.

During her AIAV Fellowship, Ilana carried out a period of artistic research focused on the unique karst and mineral landscape of Yamaguchi prefecture. She visited a vast diversity of geological, historical and contemporary sites across Yamaguchi.

Towards the end Ilana in collaboration with Scotland-based Japanese curator Naoko Mabon held a narrative performance lecture. The event highlighted stories from recent projects – from working in high velocity petrifying caves in France, to geothermal work in Iceland and Kyushu, as well as opening up carbonate ideas for further exploration in Yamaguchi.

Artist Talk
27 May 2018, 2pm-
Venue: Seminar room 3, Akiyoshidai International Art Village