Pia Arke
Focus Tour:
The blind spot: Mapping the self
- with Mihaela Chiriac and Oliver Wellmann
- 6 September 24, 5 pm
In English
Meeting Point: KW counter
Registration via: mediation@kw-berlin.de
Participation included in the exhibition ticket
Information on accessibility can be found below.
Pia Arke, Krabbe 1906/Jensen 1947, Collage, 2005. Courtesy Pia Arke Estate. Private Collection © Pia Arke Estate.
In her artistic work, Greenlandic-Danish artist Pia Arke explores how personal and cultural geographies shape our understanding of ourselves and our environment. Arke delves into the interactions between her dual identities, creating a concept she refers to as a ‘third place‘, a space that exists beyond the tension of these identities. This third place is both a realm of thought and a site of artistic production, one that goes against conventional readings but can be accessed through a cartographic approach to her work. In relation to her work, the participants will be introduced to further concepts of postcolonial theory that relate to the third place (H. K. Bhabha, E.Said).
Her work often involves documenting and transforming everyday objects, as well as her own body, translating them into the format of maps. In this workshop, we will explore and apply the concept of ‘mapping’ the self, along with the idea of object agency, to deepen our understanding of personal and cultural identity. As a result of the workshop, participants will engage in an artistic process to create a map, itinerary or artwork that reflects their individual collective history and future.
What to expect?
- In the first theoretical part of the workshop, we will visit the exhibition “Arctic Hysteria” together to get to know the artist’s work and develop our own ideas.
- In the second practical part, artistic works will be created in which the participants will explore a personal “blind spot” in their biography, develop an artistic work, and present a narrative about it to the group.
How Can I Prepare, What Should I Bring?
- Bring a personal item or several objects that are connected to your personal or collective history. The items (such as images, photographs, jewelry, clothing, etc.) will be incorporated into an artistic work that will be discussed at the end of the workshop.
- All other materials for artistic work will be provided at the KW. If you have any special requests, please bring the necessary materials yourself
Mihaela Chiriac (she/her)
Curator, co-founder of the project space STATIONS in Berlin-Kreuzberg.
Oliver Wellmann (he/him)
Artist
Information on accessibility
Venue:
The event will take place on the 1st and 2nd floor of KW. An elevator is available for visitors with limited mobility with the assistance of KW staff on site. Please contact us in advance at mediation@kw-berlin.de so that we can facilitate access.
Digital:
The event will be held in presence only.
The event will be recorded in audio form for archival purposes and will be available upon request.
Times:
The event starts on time at 5 pm.
Late entrance is possible.
Breaks will be scheduled as required.
The duration of the event is approx. 2 hours.
Seating:
Seating is available on request. If you require seating, please contact our staff on site.
Sensory stimuli:
The event has a medium volume.
The event is not immersive.
The event does not include any stroboscopic lighting.
The event takes place in a spacious room.
Language:
The event will be held in German language.
Trigger warnings:
The event contains representations of disease (breast cancer) and scars.
Aids / accompanying persons:
Assistance dogs can be brought along to the event.
There is free admission for assisting persons.
Contact persons:
If you have any further questions regarding accessibility, please send an e-mail to mediation@kw-berlin.de.
If you have any questions on-site or need support, please approach the event facilitator(s).