ToyCyte: Toy Culture Collected

Just posted an interview with Curster’s Erin Currie, whose work is informed by Norwegian folklore, and I immediately come to find out that Parisian graphic designer, Geneviève Gauckler is headed to Norway for a workshop on trolls! The 4-day workshop (beginning 6/16) is held by Transplant in West Norway to explore the changing myth of the troll. It includes a 3-course dinner, music and an “Open Troll Bar!” Those Scandinavians really know how to put on an art party. Wish I could be there.

The schedule is:

Day 1/Arrival

• Discover the growth exhibition at Transplant
• Evening fairy tale

Day 2/Explore the Troll Myth

• Tour into the troll forest
• Play and work around urban myths

Day 3/Create Your Own Magic Figure

• Creation of story and illustrative graphics

Day 4/Meet the New Trolls

• Finalization of your illustration
• Presentation and documentation of works
• Your work joins the other magic figures