We are an association committed to the development and production of cultural projects and artistic research. Our focus areas include sustainability and technology. Through the Koyne Program, we seek to explore the intersection of biomaterials and recycled technologies, aiming to give a range of tool for creative production.
Our three lines of work are:
1.- The development of an artistic research methodology as a tool for artists in residence.
2.- The creation of a library of more sustainable materials and work with these materials.
3.- Research in the use of digital and electronic tools.
Koynē Program
Koynē Program by Arcaica is inspired by the concept of art as a lingua franca, a common language and a communication channel, through which artists, residencies, cultural professionals and researchers can connect without borders and exchange knowledge, techniques and sustainable materials.
Koynē encourages collectively and socially responsible projects and is interested in developing a critical vision on issues that we consider of mutual and transversal importance such as biodiversity and cultural heritage, climate change and democracy by technological revolution.
Our Methodology
At Koynē, we employ art, science, and creative inquiry as mechanisms to examine, connect, and articulate pathways toward a more conscious and sustainable existence. Recognizing that the prevailing economic paradigm, centered on perpetual progress and growth, significantly contributes to global warming, we are dedicated to exploring alternative models that ensure the well-being of both nature and humanity. Our aim is to foster societal and organizational prosperity within the Earth’s ecological boundaries.
Our research is driven by the imperative to transition toward production and consumption cycles that preserve ecological balance. We assert that this transformation requires a multidisciplinary approach, with art and creative practices playing a pivotal role. In this context, we are committed to modernizing artistic methods by adopting materials and processes that minimize environmental impact.
To advance this vision, Koynē has developed a research methodology in partnership with art residencies. This approach systematically investigates and documents local resources, materials, and traditions surrounding each residency. Our objective is to identify and disseminate environmentally safe materials for creative practices, thereby embedding sustainable methods into the cultural sector. Through these efforts, we contribute to the realization of a circular economy and the reimagining of production systems that prioritize ecological and societal resilience.
Materials Library
The Materials Library is a database that collects the investigated materials by Koynē program, in collaboration with artists and art residencies. The materials provide an alternative option for creative practices combining existing natural materials with technology.
Check out the library: Sustainable Materials Library – koyne
Want to collaborate and/or know more about the materials and their uses? Please contact [email protected].
Koynē Residency
Focusing on developing a creative process of research, exchange and production, Koyne Residency Program invites multidisciplinary artists to participate in one of the residency options.
Each residency option has accommodation and a development and feedback program based on the needs of each artist. Additionally, part of the program consists of meetings with selected curators/mentors depending on residency period, as well as a program of visits to art institutions. In addition to the focus on networking, the residency provides artists with curatorial support.
The residency period may involve research and studies, testing ideas, or actual production, offering a opportunity to boost participants’ practices both nationally and internationally. The program welcomes researchers from different areas with a creative profile, providing a diverse environment for all involved.
Residencies can last from 1 or 2 weeks onwards.
The program encourages each artist to present their practice, research, work or project to the public during the residency.
Read more about the residency: KoyneRes_Helsinki – koyne.