Collaborative + Digital Curating
“Wounded and Healing Waters” at On Curating Space in Zurich
Exhibiting Adrien Segal’s video “Grewingk Glacier”
In this ephemeral data sculpture, the gradual breakdown of a solid form transcends the ubiquitous environmental into a personal experience of loss while exposing the fragile beauty of nature. Inspired by maps of the terminus of a glacier in Alaska as it receded over a period of 150 years, Segal has transformed scientific data into a poetic reflection of impermanence. During the somatic workshop led by Anna Lou Martini and Tanja Saban, participants experience this time-lapse video of the sculpture melting in direct communication with the dynamics developing in the space.
“Fused”
Collection at House of Israel, San Diego
When I travelled to Israel, I took photos of buildings, looked into windows, went to places where locals usually go, and watched people in their everyday habitual lives – all this helped me to build the feeling of the spirit of the place.
In "Depends" ("Talui" ) the sandals are part of a three-part sculpture of a woman crouching with two children connected to her head, suspended from the ceiling. The skeleton is made of aluminum, and wrapped with telephone cords from Bezeq - the Israeli phone company.
I choose the freedom allowed by the canvas to create a dialogue between the external world and my inner reality. I choose places and views that moved me and put my impression and memory on the canvas. The sound of the shapes, the perfume of the colors, these are the qualities that engage the emotions of the viewer, creating an intimate dialogue.
When I travelled to Israel, I took photos of buildings, looked into windows, went to places where locals usually go, and watched people in their everyday habitual lives – all this helped me to build the feeling of the spirit of the place.
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In the heart of San Diego’s Balboa Park nests the tiny Cottage of Israel which showcases Israel’s past and present through its remarkable scientific, humanitarian and cultural achievements. Tens of thousands of visitors from around the world have walked through our exhibits, often departing with something new they have learned about Israel. Organizations around the world flaunt Israel’s Nobel laureates, its sustainable technological breakthroughs, and the abundance of its innovative start-up companies. Yet, when asked what connects you to Israel the answer often shifts to a subjective realm as shown in this collection. We were overwhelmed by the diverse response of Christians, Muslims and Jews from around the world to our call, and thank all artists for sharing their perspectives on this online exhibition.