“SENSE OF SPACE PROJECT”

Petra Eiko’s installation immerses the viewer in a sensorial experience through six 3D sculptures and a video installation. Her work fosters a conversation on the significance of water –for both individuals and humans collectively–, as well as its impact on the future of our planet. Her work raises awareness of climate change by highlighting the fragile state of water on Earth. She explores the changes and challenges we face today, which come as the result of our endless exploitation of water supplies and natural resources, and the continued impact the industrial world has had on humans and the environment.

With the support of the German Consulate General in Los Angeles, this sample was developed within the framework of the art initiative Wurzeln und Fluegel eV., whose mission is to promote extraordinary art and cultural projects and to support outstanding artists.

The organization, located at Schloss Reuschenberg in Neuss (Germany), was founded in 2004, inspired by a quote of German poet Goethe: “There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots, the other, wings”. Undoubtedly, we all need deep roots to develop a firm foundation and strength. Wings we need to let our dreams and creativity fly. SUPPORTED BY CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY IN LOS ANGELES

Carmen Isasi has worked on the UNINHABITED project since 2019. During this time, not only has the immigration crisis worsened, but developed countries have also tightened their policies to stop the immigration flow into their territories.

With new, tougher immigration policies in place, immigrants have lost all hope to find a place they can call home as they embark on a dangerous, life-threatening sea journey to reach European shores.

Isasi’s project features the clothes worn by immigrants on their way to Europe. Their clothes symbolize the many struggles they have faced before and during their journey: They are a testament to their lives, personal stories and country of origin.

From a critical standpoint, this proposal acts as a bridge connecting human drama to the rest of us.