What does an artist-in-residence do when coronavirus forces their gallery to close? Maja Zećo knows only too well…
Maja, who became Aberdeen Art Gallery’s first-ever artist-in-residence earlier this year, had the challenge of celebrating the venue’s artworks when the gallery was closed earlier this year due to Covid-19 and she was unable to explore the gallery’s artworks in person.
“I was supposed to have my studio in Aberdeen Art Gallery but unfortunately, the building was closed for a long time during this pandemic,” said Maja.
“We decided it would be better if I worked from my space at The Anatomy Rooms studio facility managed by local organisation All in Ideas.”
So what does an artist-in-residence actually do?
“Each art residency is unique in offering artists time and support in developing their practice and research,” said Maja.
“My residency with Aberdeen Art Gallery offers me a precious insight into ways how the art organisation works behind the scenes, which is something that not many artists get a chance to experience.
“I combine activities…
