2022 - Exhibited at Spolkový dům in Slavonice Aug, 2022 As part of Leštnice 'Field Reserach Recidency'
Video Installation exhibited at Büro für gute Maßnahmen
"Spending Time with Soil" is an artistic investigation into the earth's composition and our relationship to it. As part of the 10 days “Leštnice Field Research” residency program, I used a photographic method known as 'soil chromatography' to investigate the surrounding environment of Maříž.
As I wandered through the verdant forest and tended fields of Maříž , I embarked on a journey to uncover the secrets of the soil beneath my feet. I collected samples from diverse environments and infused them with light-sensitive chemicals, creating papers that bore the marks of the earth's composition.
The slow and repetitive nature of this process, allowed me to connect with the materiality of the soil - its textures, aromas, and nuances. As I worked with the earth, a deep sense of intimacy and understanding of the land developed. Each paper was a unique expression of the soil’s life, telling the story of our impact on it, its health, and its vitality. In each location, soundscapes were collected.
For the video work, I brought the papers back to their original locations and played the soundscapes alongside them, inviting the viewer to immerse themselves in the multi-sensory experience of the land. An invitation to slow down, to listen, and to connect with what we stand on.
Spolkový dům Slavonice 20.08.22
Spolkový dům Slavonice 20.08.22
Spolkový dům Slavonice 20.08.22
