Imaging the Land International Research Initiative (ILIRI)

The Imaging the Land International Research Institute (ILIRI) was formed in 2003 at the University of New South Wales College of Fine Arts.

'ILIRI’s prime focus is to facilitate, investigate and promote contemporary dialogue relating to imaging the land. At the same time the Initiative is committed to the advancement of research across an interdisciplinary spectrum of visual, conceptual and theoretical approaches to issues of land and land-based image making.

Within this scope, the Initiative seeks to explore and develop the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous interpretation of land in Australia'. (source: http://www.cofa.unsw.edu.au/research/research-units/iliri)

The ILRI Residency and Teaching Programs are conducted at Fowler's Gap, the University's research station located in the remote, semi-arid zone of far western New South Wales, 112km north of the historic mining town of Broken Hill.

Fowler's gap offers a vairety of residency/accommodation options including; - cottages and dormitories within the Homestead complex
- a remote residential studio set by a billabong, known as the Ochre House
- a residential studio on the edge of the Homestead complex
- the newly constructed Project X studio and Conference Centre situated in an elevated position and offering spectacular views.

LIRI offers several different types of programs dedicated to teaching land-based imaging and to individual research, both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, though the University of New South Wales.

ILIRI also encourages independent art research by individuals who wish to experience the unique conditions of this environment. It is with this view that the OCHRE HOUSE has been built. Other studios like it are underway.

Applications are open to both national and international residencts. Costs to be covered by the artist include accommodation, food, supplies and travel.

Website
http://www.cofa.unsw.edu.au/research/research-units/iliri

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