Fogo 13: Long Studio
23 February 2010
Along the creative production workshops like the one I’m currently attending, the Fogo Island Arts Corporations also runs a residency program for international artists, accommodating artists with « specially designed studios and renovated
traditional buildings located in remote and community locations across the islands. »
We got to visit the first studios—surnamed Long Studio—still currently under construction, accompanied by Todd Saunders himself, the main architect for the Shorefast projects, including the Inn.
A remote long wooden black box stands still overlooking the sea. Sitting on large timber pillars with glazed walls at both ends, aptly framing the view seaside and land side where the caribou play. The building is completely off-grid, with solar panels generating enough for its needs, and it’s a 20 minute walk from the nearest road.
Just imagine working here all day. They’re aiming to build a few of these studios, all different in shape and size, ideally one in every township on the island. Makes you reconsider your career to become a full-time artist.
Commentaires [9]
I must admit that I’m a frustrated artist.These romantic location you featured is such an amazing experience for any artist who will attend and will surely enjoy their accommodation. Hope to view more post like this!
Amazing view! And the architectural building was intricately built! Indeed, this is a piece of artwork.
I could tell that this place is great if you want to find solemnity within you. There are times when you want to be left alone and just feel the melancholy that your heart shouts, then you have to be in this place.
Wow! What is the exact location of this studio? It’s somewhat very inviting. Can I stay here overnight?
This is such a romantic place for lovers who want to have some privacy for themselves. I’m imagining having some candle light dinner in the midst of the bouncing waves in the ocean. That just makes me fall in love all over and over again.
This serene location just gave me hint how to celebrate our 9th year anniversary! Fantastic view!
I can really give a solid description to this kind of place. This is really a work of architectural art. Amazing!
Juste trop hot.