【News】大澤巴瑠 / Hal Osawa ドイツ・ライプツィヒでのレジデンス支援企画がArtStickerにて始動!

A support project for Haru Osawa, an associate artist of biscuit gallery, to participate in an artist-in-residence program in Leipzig, Germany, has launched on “ArtSticker.”

【Project Page】
https://artsticker.app/events/73923

After graduating from Tama Art University, Osawa has been based in Kyoto developing works centered on the theme of “reproduction and singularity.” Through this residency in Germany, she aims to spend time confronting the roots of her artistic practice.

This project is a crowdfunding initiative to support this challenge. Supporters can participate in various ways, including activity reports from the site, limited edition goods, and newly commissioned works. Additionally, a serialized column by Osawa is being published on ArtSticker, sharing her experiences in real time and providing practical information that will be useful for emerging artists aiming to work abroad.

■ Project Overview

This project seeks support for Haru Osawa’s participation in the Leipzig International Art Program in Leipzig, Germany for seven months from July 2025 to February 2026. During the residency, she will engage in creative activities within the German art environment, exchange with local artists, conduct archive research and artwork production, and document and share the process.

Supporters can participate in this project in various ways, including serialized columns and reports from Leipzig by Osawa herself, return gifts of artworks, exhibition invitations, and more.

📖 Serialized Column

On ArtSticker, a【serialized column】documenting episodes related to this residency has also started. The first installment is titled “Self-Introduction and What is Artist-in-Residence?,” introducing Osawa’s past activities and her thoughts on this project.

Haru Osawa Residency Project|【Serialized Column】

Issue 1 “Self-Introduction and What is Artist-in-Residence?”
Issue 2 “What is Leipzig, the Residence Destination? Why Did I Choose This Place?”
Issue 3 “Introduction to Return Gifts”
Issue 4 “Preparations for Departure and an Unexpected Incident”
Issue 5 “Updates and Continued Preparations for Departure”
Issue 6 “Finally Entering Germany!”
Issue 7 “Living in Leipzig—Resident Registration and Gallery Visits”
Issue 8 “To Mainz, the Hometown of Gutenberg”
Issue 9 “Introducing LIA Participants”
Issue 10 “Attending Civic School Volkshochschule”
Issue 11 “Production Progress and Monthly Critiques”
Issue 12 “Open Studio—Autumn Rundgang”
Issue 13 “Special Edition: LIA’s Berlin Tour and Oktoberfest”
Issue 14 “My First Time in France, Field Research at Paris Art Market”
Issue 15 “Participating in a Project in Germany—Gravitybach”
Issue 16 “From Visa Application to Acquisition”
Issue 17 “Authentic German Christmas Market!”
Issue 18“Winter Open Studio Rundgang and Updates”

The regularly updated column will candidly discuss the realities of residency preparation (visas, language, insurance, etc.) as well as local life and the creative process. It will be highly practical content, with an awareness of providing realistic information for emerging artists aiming to work abroad.

■ Introduction to Support Return Gifts (Selection)

Supporters will receive special return gifts including works by Haru Osawa and items based on her residency experience on site.
※Products with limited quantities will close once the planned number is reached.

・Original stickers
・melt pouch with handwritten signature
・Aura T-shirt
・Body -Scrap & Build- T-shirt
・Shibori-dyed tote bags with plants found in Leipzig and other locations (limited: 10)
・Drawing postcards produced on site (limited: 10)
・Drawing works in progress produced on site (limited: 10)
・Commissioned artwork production (limited: 10 each by size)
・Artwork production using corporate logos (for companies)
・Participation ticket for artist lecture (limited: 20)

Purchasers will have their names credited in the solo exhibition planned for 2026.

Solo Exhibition Sponsorship Project Also Launched

A “Solo Exhibition Sponsorship Project” for companies and organizations is also available as a return gift. At the solo exhibition planned for spring 2026 following her return, we offer unique sponsorship menus that create points of contact between art and corporate activities, including usage of artwork images, logo display, and invitations to artist talk events.

Example Return Content:※Details will be discussed with each sponsor.

・Commercial usage rights for artwork images (with conditions)
・Logo display and press release listing at the exhibition
・Company introduction at the opening
・Invitations to art events for sponsor companies etc.

We welcome participation from companies that wish to support art and those interested in engaging in cultural initiatives.

■ Support from biscuit gallery

Since its founding, biscuit gallery has positioned “international development of emerging artists” as one of its pillars, continuously participating in domestic and international art fairs and supporting projects. This project is part of that commitment, backing Haru Osawa’s challenge.

While we have provided support for grant applications, we were moved by her strong determination to say “I want to go anyway” even if not selected, and with the cooperation of ArtSticker’s community, this project has been realized.

We hope this project becomes an important experience for Osawa’s own artistic practice while also serving as practical guidance and encouragement for emerging artists aiming to work abroad.

 

The project is currently ongoing. We appreciate your support and attention.
We will continue to share the latest information through our gallery’s official SNS.

 

【Project Overview】

Haru Osawa Residency Project|Crowdfunding
Fundraising Period: May 12, 2025 – July 31, 2025
Project Page: https://artsticker.app/events/73923
Target Amount: ¥3,600,000
※This has ended.

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