I've been invited to my first artist residency!

Back in mid-2022, I submitted to an art competition at Center424 in Belgrade, Serbia. They are an artist-run gallery focused on uplifting and showcasing emerging artists from around the world. I was chosen as the second-place winner, which won me an invitation to be an artist-in-residence with partial accommodation fees covered.

I will be spending two weeks in Belgrade (April 24-May 7) expanding upon the theme of the competition they held: Spirituality. I plan to exhibit photographs and possibly experiment with installation/sculpture. I have never had so much unadulterated time to explore my artistic process and push my creative boundaries - I'm just gonna do what feels right!

For those of you that know me personally, you know how hard-working and independent I am. I take great pride in my self-sufficiency, but I am learning to acknowledge when to ask for help! Your investment in my artistic practice will allow me to further investigate the metaphysical properties of photography as it relates to the "optical unconscious" (a term coined by Walter Benjamin).

Costs

Airfare ............... $1000

Accommodation ............... €400 ($425)

Film/Development/Scans/Printing ............... estimated $1000 (I am in contact with a photo lab in Belgrade and still figuring out pricing! This estimate is based on the lab I currently work in).

Food/local travel ............... $225

Total ............... $2650

As a thank you to anyone that donates, I will be giving the following:

$5-$29 ............... one 5x7/5x5 print on luster photo paper

$30-$69 ............... one 8x10/8x8 print on luster photo paper OR two 5x7/5x5

$70-$99 ............... two 8x10/8x8 prints on luster photo paper

$100-$149 ............... one 11x14/12x12 signed print on fine art photo paper

$150 + ............... one 13x19/15x15 signed print on fine art photo paper

Please comment or direct message me on instagram (@tiadaubas) with your print choice(s) and mailing address!

Your support and encouragement are greatly appreciated! :)

With love,

Tia