Op til indvielsen af Pleopod, har kunsteren bag træskulpturen, Esther Riegler, sendt os sine tanker om værket:
“I’m a graduate sculptor and currently completing my Meister at the Weißensee Academy of Art in Berlin. I live and work here since 4 years now. I was born in Austria.
In my artistic practice, I explore the question: How can the conscious integration of organisms and biological processes into art strengthen the dialogue between society and the environment?
Collaboration with organisms such as fungi, insects, and more is an integral part of my artistic work. The concept of “intra-action,” a term coined by the philosopher Karen Barad, aptly describes my field of interest. It’s less about simply talking about nature and more about actively involving the environment in the artistic process.
Warm greetings,
Esther “