"A Temporary Autonomous Zone of Caring"
by Lorianna Paradise and Lily Kelting
3 December 2016 Viktoria Park, Kreuzberg, Berlin, Germany
by Lorianna Paradise and Lily Kelting
3 December 2016 Viktoria Park, Kreuzberg, Berlin, Germany
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After the results of the November, 2016 United States' presidential election, the artists were inspired to reach out and connect to fellow humans in a positive manner. On a chilly winter day, they created a temporary space for random strangers to interact while having a cup of tea. Once a passerby agreed to drink some (free) tea, the directive was to think of a one word intention. After the participants drank their tea, they wrote their intention on the tea cup. Then the artists placed soil and flower seeds in the tea cup. Each person left with someone else's tea cup and therefore a strangers intention to nurture along with the seed. Additionally, remote participation via Facebook, allowed for people worldwide to drink some tea and share their intentions. These intentions were also written on tea cups and were taken by those present at the Berlin event. www.lilykelting.com The artists would like to thank the lovely folks at Bar Vereinzimmer/ Lo Spazio for generously donating tea! www.facebook.com/Café-Bar-Vereinszimmer-Lo-Spazio-Kreuzberg-126149347571984/ |
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"Renewal of Self/ Selbsterneuerung"
10-11 September 2016 Arkenberge, Berlin, Germany Arkenberge is a former building material depository, built with historical detritus of Berlin and cumulatively now the highest point in the city. During the annual Gipfelfest, guests were invited to participate in the interactive performance installation. While hiking the hill participants followed a list of directives designed for self reflection and healing; an action particularly poignant in a reborn and constantly emerging city like Berlin. At the summit they were asked to silently give the waiting artist a sign post with a word that described what they love about themselves written on it. The artist then added the sign post ceremoniously to the installation. Additionally, worldwide people participated remotely via Facebook, by sending words that described their self love to be written by the artist on sign posts. |
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“Renewal for Peace” 2015
installation at the Arkenberge project in Berlin, Germany.
Singing Sculpture made of upcycled bamboo and
plastic bags. approx. 5m x 35m
Arkenberge is a former building material depository.
Rubble and even remnants of the Berlin Wall now make the two highest peaks in the city of Berlin.
The installation "Renewal for Peace" was made up of assorted plastic collected by the artist from fellow immigrants to the city. Suggestive of Buddhist prayer flags, the sculpture waved through the wind, intimating new chances for reinvention. The piece stood during a festival to mark the beginning of a new development project on the site, which will include ecologically-minded educational and recreational opportunities. After the event, the plastic was upcycled yet again into a forthcoming new work.
www.arkenberge.com
installation at the Arkenberge project in Berlin, Germany.
Singing Sculpture made of upcycled bamboo and
plastic bags. approx. 5m x 35m
Arkenberge is a former building material depository.
Rubble and even remnants of the Berlin Wall now make the two highest peaks in the city of Berlin.
The installation "Renewal for Peace" was made up of assorted plastic collected by the artist from fellow immigrants to the city. Suggestive of Buddhist prayer flags, the sculpture waved through the wind, intimating new chances for reinvention. The piece stood during a festival to mark the beginning of a new development project on the site, which will include ecologically-minded educational and recreational opportunities. After the event, the plastic was upcycled yet again into a forthcoming new work.
www.arkenberge.com