AAPL Open Doors 2024

The Association des Artistes Plasticiens du Luxembourg is pleased to welcome you to its open day at the Verlorenkost, 7-9 rue Auguste Lumière, Luxembourg.

Saturday, October 19 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Sunday, October 20, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm

Paths of Salvation
Live-Performance
Oct. 19, 2024 at 17:00
30 min
Video: 08 min
Audio: Croatian
Subtitles: English
Location: AAPL Ateliers, Luxembourg
Documentation: María Olando

This performance examines the dichotomy between the gravity of traumatic experiences and the fortitude of the human spirit, drawing upon my mother’s narrative of wartime experiences, which encompass a complex array of emotions and perspectives. Through the utilisation of symbolic actions, engagement with materials, and an evocative soundscape, the performance facilitates introspection on collective and individual traumas, underscoring the significance of empathy, comprehension, and the capacity for humour in navigating the vicissitudes of life.

ACT (Apples, Crickets, Time)
Live-Performance, HAPPENING
Date & Time: October 20, 2024, at 17:00
Duration: 40 min
Location: AAPL Ateliers, Luxembourg
Documentation: Victoria Vanyi

The Happening ACT (Apples, Crickets, Time) explores the interconnectedness of food, community, and ecological awareness through the symbolic act of cutting and sharing an apple, inviting active participation from the audience. Inspired by Rirkrit Tiravanija’s practices, the performance uses the apple as a representation of local production and sustainability, encouraging reflection on mindful food consumption and its environmental impacts.

The experience is set to the ambient sound of crickets, which evokes natural rhythms and serves as a gentle contrast to the rapid pace of modern life, creating a reflective space centred on time, nature, and social connections. This participatory approach strengthens the audience’s connection with nature, community, and core human interactions, highlighting the importance of slowness, presence, and shared experiences.

ACT (Apples, Crickets, Time)

Photos: Victoria Vanyi