Cynthia Schwertsik’s Ways of Walking. Photo credit: Jennifer Holman
Country Arts SA has announced South Australian artist Cynthia Schwertsik as the Palace of Production Resident for 2019.
The residency honours the creative spirit of Cath Cantlon, who produced contemporary art and sculpture in her Palace of Production (POP), built behind the home she shared with her partner Catherine Murphy in Emu Bay, Kangaroo Island.
Schwertsik was selected from more than 72 applicants from around Australia for the four-week residency, which is a new partnership between Country Arts SA and Catherine Murphy.
‘This residency comes in the perfect moment, as I am full of ideas that are fed through the research at Flinders University Art Museum through February and March,’ said Schwertsik. ‘In April I am bursting to develop new work that will be presented mid-year. I see days rolling out in front of me to simply work without interruption – I am very lucky to have this opportunity and curious to immerse myself in this environment.’