MUR 004 + CHARLOTTE HAYWOOD / EDWARD HORNE + HUMUS
オーストラリア、ニューサウスウェールズ州北部のバンドジャルンカントリー出身の地域アーティスト、シャーロット・ヘイウッドとエドワード・ホーンによって実現した魅力的な試み、HUMUSを紹介します。彼らのプロジェクトは、インスタレーション、パブリックアート、実験的建築、没入型シアターデザイン、サイトスペシフィックスカルプチャー、コミュニティエンゲージメント、ビデオ、サウンド、テキスタイル、教育学など様々なメディアを軽々と横断し、学際芸術の領域を掘り下げています。石垣島では、バイオミミクリー、エコ美学、マルチナラティブ、互恵性の探求に深く根ざしたクリエイティブなコラボレーションを展開しています。マ・ウミ・レジデンシーでは、織物職人、大工、船大工、音楽家、その他の地元の職人たちと会話を交わし、洞察を深め、コラボレーションを行うために集まっています。彼らの芸術活動の中心は、多様な文化との交流と没入であり、文化的、政治的、生態学的な規範を批判的に検討しながら、その独自性を尊重することです。
Their exploration encompasses terrestrial flora and marine resources, encompassing studies of both indigenous and non-indigenous plants, as well as traditional seaweed foraging/farming and micro-algae cultivation. Through meaningful engagements with local communities, they seek to deepen the comprehension of contemporary and time-honoured agricultural practices. Grounded in active listening, their methodology incorporates sound, storytelling, and music to interpret embodied practices, while immersion in the natural environment and interaction with locals allow us to attune to the rhythms and narratives of the land.
Their community-focused initiatives, including workshops and events, provide hands-on activities, discussions, and creative projects, fostering diverse perspectives on sustainable practices in Ishigaki. Ultimately, their initiative aims to decipher local knowledge, nurture community resilience, and ignite a global dialogue on sustainable practices.
Madhumita Nandi is a visual artist, researcher, and curator based in Berlin and Kolkata. Her interdisciplinary practice explores the intersections of memory culture, ecology, and archival methodologies, often through multimodal anthropology. With a background in documentary and lifestyle photography, she has worked with humanitarian organizations and global brands. As the Artistic Co-Director of Oyoun in Berlin, she develops intersectional projects focusing on decolonial, queer-feminist, and migrant perspectives. Her work emphasizes participatory initiatives that engage diverse communities globally, spanning interactive installations, performances, and web platforms.
Zeren Oruc is an independent curator whose work focuses on ecocriticism, alternative art production, and overlooked cultural elements in postmodern society. She has led workshops on foraging and guerrilla gardening, exploring the connections between urban spaces and natural environments. Her curatorial approach emphasizes community engagement and the exploration of ecological themes through participatory art practices.