Description
The project is based on the cooperation of artists specializing in light installations and multimedia projections in 3D mapping technique. The project has a multifaced character and will include different activities. The outcome of the project will is the creation and presention of 3D mapping by Norwegian artist during the International Light Festival Bella Skyway in Torun and a 3D mapping created by Polish artistst on a building of 100-year old silos of a cement factory in Slemmestad. The main objective of the project is the development of intercultural dialogue and understandingof cultural diveristy. The project plays an important role in the development of the International Light Festival Bella Skyway in Toruń and in Slemmestad a constitutes a part of a large revitalisation project of a post industrial area of Slemmestad which is about to be transformed into a space for creative industry. The project will have a very wide target group. The last edition of Bella Skyway Festival was visited by 150.000 people. The projection in Slemmestad will be seen by at least 10.000 people, therefore the group which will benefit from the project will amount around 160.000 people.
Summary of project results
The need for the implementation of the project "Lightbridge Torun Slemmestad" was grounded in the problems of both the leader and the partners of the project. The purpose of Torun Cultural Agency, organizing the International Light Festival Bella Skyway Festival was to present multimedia projections and light installations designed by wellknown artists from all around the world. So far during The International LightFestival performed artists from France, Germany,Portugal, Great Britain, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Ireland and Belgium. Visitors of the festival haven't got the opportunity to see the works of Norwegiand artists. Thanks to the project wide festival audience has the opportunity to see the achievements ofartist acclaimed in Norway specializing in projections of 3D mapping technique. The project was a part of the Torun Development Strategy. Operational aim no. 4.2: "strengthening and expanding the cultural offer" of the city assumes that international events should be developed and one of the priority directions listed in the strategy is the direction: "Torun the city of culture". At the same time the project "Lightbridge TorunSlemmestad" was extremely important from the point of view of the project partners involved in the revitalization of Slemmestad. The use of the cement factory and other unusual buildings for artistic purposes would help to change the city's image and stimulate its further development as a cultural center of the region. The project was a part of the "Creative Slemmestad" assuming the change of the city from industrial city to the city of culture a good place for the development of creative industries.
Summary of bilateral results
The main objective of the project was the development of intercultural dialogue and understanding of cultural diversity. The cooperation between Polish and Norwegian artists at the projections in Slemmestad and Torun provided an opportunity to exchange experiences and good practices in the field of 3D mapping and will become a great foundation for the future cooperation.Sekkefabriken Kulturhus (partner leader) was responsible for supervising the implementation of the "Norwegian" part of the project: the projection using the 3D mapping technology in Slemmestad accompanied by a concert, students meeting in Drammen and exhibition summarizing the project, which was presented in Oslo, Drammen and Slemmestad. Røyke Kommune participated in organizing project activities in Slemmestad and Buskerud University College has indicated students who participated in workshop and presented their works during Bella Skyway Festival in 2014.Through the variety of activities and partners the project was contributed to strengthening of bilateral cooperation in a multifaceted way. The creation of the Polish Norwegian projections dedicated to the history of Slemmestad and Torun not only allowed artists to exchange experience and knowledge in the field of large multimedia projections but also contributed to the promotion of cultural diversity. Other project activities as the organization of exhibitions illustrating the results of the projects as well as workshops was also contribute to strengthening the intercultural dialogue between Poland and Norway.