Listener | 30 x 42 cm
How to visualize phenomena for which no actual images exist?
How to facilitate access to testimonies that remain hidden, unspoken, invisible?
Who are the Bodies in Between? embarked on a journey of dialogue and encounter, exploring gender-specific taboo topics and discussions surrounding boundary violations. This endeavor led me to delve into both archival processing of the past and reflections on present-day dialogues, particularly concerning forms of boundary violations and the search of physical and social safespaces.
Through collage images, I aimed to capture the athmosphere and dynamics of vulnerable discussions with friends. Each character embodies the 'in between' spaces of our conversation, going beyond mere depictions of myself or my interlocutors. Talking about taboo topics always involves the experience of being othered, of being looked at. I wanted to create this atmosphere for the observer of the image—the person experiencing the work in the exhibition.
Instead of portraying real bodies, my intention is to create images that capture experiences surpassing physical representation.
Kiss | 21 cm x 29,7 cm | Acryl & Collage
The collages' backgrounds are a tapestry of history, woven from old paintings, newspaper clippings, and vinyl record covers adorned with layers of acrylic colors. These materials serve as poignant reminders of a personal journey, where the topics of our dialogues were once woven into the fabric of my own life.
Smoking break | 14,8 x 21,0 cm | Acryl on paper
Mama | 30 x 42 cm | Acryl on paper
Suspicion | 21 cm x 29,7 cm | Acryl on paper
Suspicion II | 31 cm x 39 cm | Acryl on paper and older vinyl record covers
Finger's Reprimand | 30 x 42 cm | Acryl on paper
Intimate shaves | 14,8 x 21,0 cm | Acryl on paper