AAPL Open Doors 2024
The Association des Artistes Plasticiens du Luxembourg is pleased to welcome you to its open studio days 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
Live-Performance
Paths of Salvation
Oct. 19, 2024 at 17:00
Duration: 30 min
Audio: Croatian
Subtitles: English
Location: AAPL Ateliers, Luxembourg
Documentation: María Olando
This performance explores the dichotomy between the severity of traumatic experiences and the strength of the human spirit, with a particular focus on the resilience and strength of women in times of crisis and war. Drawing on my mother’s narrative of wartime experiences, which encompasses a complex range of emotions and perspectives, the work highlights the inherent bravery and perseverance of women in extreme and violent circumstances.
Through the use of symbolic action, engagement with materials and an evocative soundscape, the performance facilitates introspection into collective and individual trauma, while highlighting the importance of empathy, understanding and the capacity for humour in navigating the vicissitudes of life. At its core, this work celebrates the indomitable spirit of women, highlighting their silent struggles, survival tactics and the often overlooked strength they embody in the face of war and adversity.
This exploration aims not only to reflect on the emotional depth of the war experience, but also to amplify the voices of women who have been historically marginalised in conflict narratives, providing a space for healing and collective reflection.
Live-Performance
Happening
ACT (Apples, Crickets, Time)
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