Hidden Door is taking over the Paper Factory at Maybury next year for their festival, but first they are holding a two night launch with live music, visual art and other performances.
New names have been announced including: Paige Kennedy a singer/producer who will join the line up alongside avant-electropop Jane Weaver on Friday 22 November.
On 23 November Black feminist punk band Big Joanie are joint headliners with alt rock trio HotWax, and support from doom-punk quartet Witch Fever and Edinburgh duo Sarah/Shaun.
Artworks created by more than 20 artists will be on display as well as sculpture, dance, performance, installation, painting, printmaking and large-scale works.
The size of the 15.5 acre venue is simply vast in comparison with previous locations, and this will allow the artists creativity to run wild. Jo Fleming Smith will evolve her work Flood from last year into a large-scale installation.
Beth Shaper and Fraser Taylor will bring back their collaborative textile banners first shown at Granton in 2021. James Epps’ sculptural installations, including cardboard and paper, create a material connection to the industrial history of the site.
Bringing together emerging and established artists, the Paper Factory will allow the artists to use the space to amplify their visions, offering viewers an immersive experience that blurs boundaries and invites them into histories both real and imagined.
The artists invited to present site-specific work include Aimee Finlay, Jo Fleming Smith, Beth Shapeero & Fraser Taylor, Sian Landau, James Epps, Marly Merle, Justine Watt, Rachel Bride Ashton, Christian Sloan, Martin Elden & Morwenna Kearsley plus Projector Club and Ross Blair / Trenchone.
An art sale will take place when visitors will have an opportunity to take home unique pieces.
More artists will be revealed soon.
Tickets are now available at hiddendoorarts.org/tickets
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