Nov. 1st 2012 Prepared for: Prince William Studio Artists Prepared by: Wayne Rockwell Fowler Dear Prince William Studio Artists,

I propose an artist's residency to transform the common room space. I propose to reside at the studio for the duration of the project (approximately 1 month) and in this time frame use the common room / bathroom / kitchen area as a canvas to rejuvenate the space and revitalize it's aesthetic energy. All changes welcome

input from the studio artists and will evolve and develop organically. I have been immersed in eco art construction for 5 years and will show some documented work in this proposal.

PHONE 506-721-4699

EMAIL waynerockwellfowler@ gmail.com

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Project Proposal

The philosophy behind ancient architecture and the reason why something existed was not depended on one factor. Ancient building practices incorporated many important and divine factors into it's design process. The alignment, aesthetics, physical and biological make up, size, space and location of the medium of a particular element placed where is was placed connected the relative colossal, celestial and the quantum level all in one. It's purpose was not only to create a space but to resonate and vibrate in tune with the Earth it was grounded to and the Universe it existed in.

     In my practice, it is my intention to create spaces with all the above factors in mind, for the modern world.

Artist Statement

Group Projects: 2012 - Quality control of tire construction @ The Terraberma Project, New Brunswick's first fully permitted tire home. Worked with tires, and cob as building materials, also started experimenting with natural plasters.

2011 - Built two turn key Earthships (house and studio) in 6 weeks from start to finish, internship in BC.

2010 - Rock work in multiple bathrooms (pictures on previous pages) and recycled granite entry way.

Artist CV

2008 - present - worked on many conventional construction projects including the restoration of Saint John Heritage buildings in the uptown.

Solo Projects: 2010 - built a rickshaw out of cedar trees, was featured in the telegraph. 2009 - present - built various rock pots. Education: 2004 - UNBSJ general arts program 1 year 2009 - Organizer / presenter for the Saint John Free School 2010 - Earthship Biotecture Academy internship 2010 - Biomimicry Institute, helped develop their first online course 2012 - Taught over a dozen hands on workshops on sustainable building. Highlights: Invited by Earthship founder Michael Reynolds to speak at The Royal Ontario Museum. Closing and idea sharing: The studio and it's location has the potential to embrace and thrive in the uptown culture; it could front as an art gallery, yoga studio, yoga trapeze studio, health studio, music venue, creative space for future residencies and more. If you are interested in this residency and transformation I look forward to working with you.

Some ideas thus far (open for discussion): - bamboo or wood flooring - rock or granite floor entry way / mud room area - wood framed wall sections for canvas hanging - hypo allergenic natural plasters around windows and new wood sections - expose wood beams in the ceiling - look at ventilation and dip problem - ceiling patching and or plastering - bathroom floor, sink and walls - large art sink - filter and recycle sink water into toilet tank - rock or granite bathroom floor - paint wainscoting - ??? Best regards Wayne