Jet Setters: Artist Residencies Open Up In the Secluded Fogo Islands
May 25, 2012
How would you like to get away from it all and sequester yourself in a gorgeously minimal artist studio designed by Bergen-based architect Todd Saunders? Right. Us too.
Saunders was recently commissioned by The Shorefast Foundation and the Fogo Island Arts Corporation to build six isolated artist residences on Fogo Island, Newfoundland. The stark, uncomplicated design echo are perfectly in line with the two foundations' goals: Preserve the local traditions of the Fogo Islanders while also rejuvenating the island by promoting arts and culture.
Clearly, this may not be the most realistic move for up-and-coming artists, but we've found ourselves taken with the architecture and pure fantasy of complete and total departure.
Each studio provides the amenities necessary to be comfortable in a secluded environment like the rocky shores of Fogo Island. The studios have been so well received that Saunders is following up the project with one more in its image and likeness: The Fogo Island Inn, which is scheduled for completion in late 2012 will be a 29-room, five star inn that will include a movie theatre, gallery, spa, library and restaurant directed by one of Canada's best chefs (though they're not telling who just yet).
To apply for a residency see the guidelines on the Fogo Island Arts Corporation site.
Meanwhile, your momentary escape to dream land starts here:
