Artist Statement

English:

I primarily work focused on the material; my technique is hand-sewing, and my method is repetition. My work draws attention to the consequences of an exceptionally fast-paced society. By meticulously sewing of thousands of individual elements, a sense of temporality and mindfulness emerges, creating a counterpoint to the acceleration of everyday life. My work invites viewers, as well as and myself, to perceive the world differently and to rediscover the connection between humans, nature, and the self.

Deutsch:

Ich arbeite überwiegend Material-zentriert, meine Technik ist das Hand-Nähen, meine Methode die Wiederholung. Meine Arbeit richtet den Blick auf die Auswirkungen einer überaus schnelllebigen Gesellschaft. Durch das minutiöse Festnähen tausender Einzelteile entsteht eine Form von Zeitlichkeit und Achtsamkeit, die im Kontrast zur Beschleunigung unseres Alltags steht. Meine Arbeit lädt die Betrachtenden und nicht zuletzt auch mich selbst dazu ein, die Welt anders wahrzunehmen und die Verbindung zwischen Mensch, Natur und sich selbst neu zu entdecken.

 

About myself:

Born in 1965, grew up in Göttingen (Germany). Academic, but (mostly) self-taught in art. Many years outside of Germany: almost 8 years Tokyo (Japan), also California (USA) and the South of Spain. Extensive stays in Palau, Thailand, the Philippines, and Papua New Guinea. Now at home in Winsen/Luhe near Hamburg.

Collector, seeker. Wanderer. And change-visible-maker. Obsessed with details and the little things. Connector of cultures, enthusiastic about languages. Learner, wonderer, mother. Driven by curiosity.

Life and Work:

Since 2021: Full time artist.

Before 2021:

Programm management languages at Agency for Adult and Further Education in Hannover and Adult Education Center in Goslar (both Germany).

Adult education at Goethe-Institut Tokyo, Japanese Universities and Language Training Center of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs).

Radio work for NHK World Japan.

Rescue Diver Certification and group dive assistant in Palau (Micronesia).

Higher education before all that started in California (USA), as well as in Granada( Spain), and  finished in Göttingen (Germany).

Foto: Alexandra Scherf