4th International Art Symposium LUZ, Competa 13-20 October
When artists from all over the world come together to share a single workspace for a week, elusive inspiration naturally starts to percolate. On 13 October 2018, nine talented professional artists will travel from different countries to the picturesque mountain village of Cómpeta, for the 4th International Art Symposium LUZ. They come from Poland, Italy, Denmark, The Netherlands, Japan, Cyprus and Albanie. While they come from different artistic disciplines and speak different languages, each artist makes the journey to Cómpeta to share in this exciting new experience together.
Organised by Dutch artist and gallery owner Lieuwke Loth, the ‘finca’ in the beautiful natural park turns into a workshop for one week, inviting visitors to observe and talk with each artist at work. During this period, these artists are also given the rare opportunity to observe and connect with each other while they work. On Saturday the 13th of October, we’ll start with introducing the artists in the Gallery Luz de la Vida at 12 p.m. The artists will be at work and one can witness the creative process of creating art, On Tuesday the 16th and Thursday the 18th you can visit the location in the natural park and enjoy a tasty lunch there. On Saturday 20th of October, all the art will be shown in Gallery Luz de la Vida. The inauguration and celebration takes place at 12:00 p.m while most artists are present. At 2pm one can book a table for an excellent lunch buffet at Finca las Sierras.
Good food, art of high quality, jazzy live music, beautiful views and a relaxing ambience assured!
The Symposium puts an international spotlight on this small mountain village, building it a reputation as an exciting, creative heaven for artists and art lovers alike. You’re hereby invited to visit the village during the International Symposium!
Programme:
Saturday the 13rd of October at 12pm The International artists will introduce themselves in the gallery Luz de la Vida in Competa. They will show pictures of their work and talk about their career as artists. Free admission.
Tuesday the 16th of October 11am – 5pm You can do a nice excursion to the natural park, 20 minutes drive from Competa. Enjoy loungy live music and see the artists-at-work. A tasty Thai lunch menu ‘Aloi’ will be offered from 2- 4pm. (20,00 p/p bookings: margal@me.com). Shuttle-service can be arranged. For the location see the map.
Thursday 18th of October 11am – 5pm You can do a nice excursion to the natural park, 20 minutes drive from Competa. See the artists-at-work. A tasty Indonesian Lunch menu will be offered 2-4pm from 2- 4pm. (17,50 p/p bookings: margal@me.com).
Saturday the 20th of October at 12pm Inauguration & celebration of the Symposium LUZ Art Exhibition in galeria Luz de la Vida! Artists are present.
Saturday the 20th of October 2 – 5pm A tasty lunch buffet at Finca Las Sierras accompanied by jazzy live music and a meet & greet with the artists. (bookings 22,50 p/p bookings: 0034-603430559/ info@fincalassierras.com)
From Saturday 20th on the exhibition will run till the end of November.
Lieuwke Loth
Galeria Luz de la Vida, Calle Laberinto 15 bajo, Cómpeta
0034-722539488 / 0031-650408977 info@lieuwkeloth.nl
