2017

David Brophy is an Australian multidisciplinary artist whose practice has explored phenomenological, spiritual and cultural relationships with water through the lens of surfing. At TAV David will generate work based on studio and field based research into unseen connections to water through indigenous Taiwanese mysticism and contemporary belief systems stemming from Taiwan's diverse cultural heritage.

Arts conservator Rosie Cook will be based at Taiyuan Asian Puppet Theatre Museum, working on Chinese glove puppets drawn from the museum’s collections in the lead up to a new international exhibition. The residency will be an opportunity for Rosie to share Australian expertise in heritage conservation and community collaboration, while developing her own materials conservation skills.