NEWS
01st of November 2019 - 01st of March 2020
#thescreenisnotthelimit
Online exhibition curated by Entkunstung
Part of The Wrong Biennale
The Act Of Doing Makes It (Feel Like) Becoming
Video
01st of November 2019 - 01st of March 2020
#thescreenisnotthelimit
Online exhibition curated by Entkunstung
Part of The Wrong Biennale
The Act Of Doing Makes It (Feel Like) Becoming
Video
Lecture on my sociopolitical projects and research on trauma as part of Experiencing The Museum, Garage Museum in Moscow (06th of December 2019)
THE ACT OF DOING MAKES IT (FEEL LIKE) BECOMING
2019
The project The Act Of Doing Makes It (Feel Like) Becoming includes a short film,
a wearable sculpture collection, as well as an embodiment of those sculptures and the projects research in form of a lecture performance. The short film visualises the psycho-social research, functioning as the base of the project.
The paradox of 'individuality' is present through its simultaneous singularity and plurality. When refering to the individual person we never address a singular body, but the social components that (have) form(ed) this body. Part of those components are regulated by the organic swarm behaviour and artificial social constructs designed by the authorities. The performing bodies (performers and audience alike) embody the reflection of a fictional freedom and the quest for balance between conjugation and subjugation resembles the urge for ‘individuality’ and ‘collectivity’ in a pluralised society.
Many thanks to sound artist Emiddio Vasquez, and performers Marlon Miguel, Susanna Rydz, Tania Abanin, Léna Bagutti and Valentine Sinclair. And photographer Marlene Zoe Burz.
The paradox of 'individuality' is present through its simultaneous singularity and plurality. When refering to the individual person we never address a singular body, but the social components that (have) form(ed) this body. Part of those components are regulated by the organic swarm behaviour and artificial social constructs designed by the authorities. The performing bodies (performers and audience alike) embody the reflection of a fictional freedom and the quest for balance between conjugation and subjugation resembles the urge for ‘individuality’ and ‘collectivity’ in a pluralised society.
Many thanks to sound artist Emiddio Vasquez, and performers Marlon Miguel, Susanna Rydz, Tania Abanin, Léna Bagutti and Valentine Sinclair. And photographer Marlene Zoe Burz.
METACOGNITIVE TOOL
2016 - ongoing
Metacognitive Tool combines a wearable sculpture installation, research,
solo-performance. It is an exploration on reclaiming agency, experience of
disembodiment and the anthropocentric paradox of humanity's position within nature,
and outside of it.
A variety of components form the performance score: sound, embodied research, and wearable sculpture. The score is inspired by the artists research on the physical and mental development of human being. Starting at the state of being sea-creature (Pikaia) 500 million years ago, towards taking the physical form of the homo sapiens around 300.000 years ago, and arriving at the present anthropocentric state of being 'homo sapiens sapiens', where psycho-cultural transformations have led to a partial alienation of the mind over the body, and anthropocentric neglection of the planets female energy ‘Gaia’ (after philosopher Isabelle Stenger's definition).
Many thanks to performers Lingji Hon, Alice Weber and sound artist Reece Cox.
A variety of components form the performance score: sound, embodied research, and wearable sculpture. The score is inspired by the artists research on the physical and mental development of human being. Starting at the state of being sea-creature (Pikaia) 500 million years ago, towards taking the physical form of the homo sapiens around 300.000 years ago, and arriving at the present anthropocentric state of being 'homo sapiens sapiens', where psycho-cultural transformations have led to a partial alienation of the mind over the body, and anthropocentric neglection of the planets female energy ‘Gaia’ (after philosopher Isabelle Stenger's definition).
Many thanks to performers Lingji Hon, Alice Weber and sound artist Reece Cox.
THE HUMAN ANATOMY IS ADORNING THE HUMAN ANATOMY
2009 - 2011
The Human Anatomy is Adorning The Human Anatomy (2009-2011) is a wearable sculpture collection with a neuro-philosophical approach. It was published in 2011 in a solo exhibition along with the launch of a philosophical-photo zine and video-performance. All pieces together (wearable sculptures, zine, performance, video) create an artistically tailored puzzle work explaining one anothers content with different sensual experiences. The wearable sculptures reflect the human anatomy as universal messengers. The wearable objects, which shall remind of the „human basics“ are designed with skin-like colors and textures. By re-creating the complex psychological self with the usage of several skin-like layers the artist simultaneously raises the philosophical question: how many „selfs“ do we own?
Many thanks to performer Nelly Hakkainen (2010), and photographer Darryl Natale.
Many thanks to performer Nelly Hakkainen (2010), and photographer Darryl Natale.
AN EMOLOGICAL SYMPHONY
2013
An Emological Symphony (2013) is a performative installation, that is joining human and technological organs. The outcome of this hybrid action is a bio-
musical score coming to life on stage. The performers heart rate, breathing scale, and temperature are being measured through sensors; the data is the
parameter for the sound track. The performer is influencing the music, and influenced by it - an interplay between actor and reactor. The work regards current
topics such as (over-) usage of technology, politics of privacy in the internet, and the changes of culture.
Many thanks to performers Mab Cardoso and Naemeh Shirazi, sound artist Lukas Grundmann, and programmer Sarah Hermanutz.
Many thanks to performers Mab Cardoso and Naemeh Shirazi, sound artist Lukas Grundmann, and programmer Sarah Hermanutz.
BODY AXE X/Y/Z
2018
body axe (as per x, y, z) is a figurative research of the human body and mind in the Anthropocene; an era that is defined by the human impact on
natural processes. The sculpture's transit state is symbolyzing the paradox of the Zeitgeist: the increased understanding of nature through science and
technology, and simultaneous alienation of the Self, and disembodiment. For this work the artist applies her ongoing research on the collective trauma caused
by war and natural catastrophes; focusing on the long-term consequences of such suppressed and inherited memories. Deformed and turned inward the
sculpture expresses the dazedness and defencelessness of a body that is plagued by memories, it may not even have experienced.
Many thanks to performer Katharina Joy.
Many thanks to performer Katharina Joy.
UN/FOLDING
2015
Un/Folding is a multi-medial installation consisting of a video, book, and laser-printed sheet of wood. The work refers to the traditional act of
harvesting in groups and the related communication between human beings and nature. The rise of industries such as machine engineering and beverage
industry affected individual agriculture in the 60s/70s, and the individual and culture. The video shows a repetitive action performed in apathy, referring to the
mental state of distress: Solastalgia. This is a condition resulting in extreme environmental changes.
MAGNETIC LINES
2015
Magnetic Lines is a multi-medial installation consisting of a video, book. The project began with a workshop series for which the artist invited a number of performers. The subject of touch and interaction was reflected upon by conducting communication forms through non-verbal physical movements. The project reflected upon the absence of a number of senses in the digital era, such as tactility.
Many thanks to performers Leo Gold and Zwoisy Mears Clarke, H&MU Franziska Presche, and photographer Alex de Brabant.
Many thanks to performers Leo Gold and Zwoisy Mears Clarke, H&MU Franziska Presche, and photographer Alex de Brabant.
CHANGE OF MIND; AMPHIBOLY (COM)
2014-2016
Change of Mind; Amphiboly is a collection of four paintings, that contain venous blood by the artist. It was stored in a glass containing nail
polish remover with lemongrass scent. The disinfected blood is invisible prima vacie on the paper. The work addresses the cultural change which comes with
the integration of digital communication tools. Which impact does the absence of analogue matter have on the rhythms of the body. One of the research
interests for this project is Michel Foucault's critic about a medicalized and institutionalized society.
MUTABILI NUMERUS (OOO)/(OOI)
2017
Mutabili Numerus (OOO) / (OOI) is a performance based on the synchronisation of rhythms in a group, based on the remembrance of body points. The score is inspired by accupressure points known from chinese traditional medicine (CTM). The performance Mutabili Numerus (OOO) was developed together with the
performers Barbara Agostini, Isabelle Sidony Capper, Pinelopi Kefou,
Rebecca Korang, Nena Robertson, Beatriz Sanchez. This project is the artists Graduation Project for MA Art and Science at Central Saint Martins.
Many thanks to performers Rebecca Korang, Nena Robertson, Isabelle Sidony Capper, Pinelopi Kefou, Beatriz Sanchez, Barbara Agostini, and photographer Olga.
Many thanks to performers Rebecca Korang, Nena Robertson, Isabelle Sidony Capper, Pinelopi Kefou, Beatriz Sanchez, Barbara Agostini, and photographer Olga.
GEDANKENSKULPTUR
2012
Gedankenskulptur is an interactive sculpture, and soundtrack. Visitors can explore the sculpture by walking in the wood skeleton covered with a tailored cloth in the color of the skin / anatomy, the thread-network symbolising the human neurons. The soundtrack is an auditive addition to the work, explaining the psycho-biological process of perception through sound and spoken word.
The main subject of the art work is the multi-faceted way of documenting "the human perception". The challenge is the experiment to interpret this fragile and yet very obvious theme in an 2-m long installation and action.
The main subject of the art work is the multi-faceted way of documenting "the human perception". The challenge is the experiment to interpret this fragile and yet very obvious theme in an 2-m long installation and action.
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