Chest of Mirrors

Ongoing (since 2019)

Series of cards and video works presented in an interactive performance within an installation.
A game of mysteries.
Performance: One-on-one. Each interaction lasts around 7 minutes. Ongoing performance for ca. 3 hours.
Installation: Table with soft cloth. Two chairs. Materials and colors vary inspired by the context.  
21 Cards: 7x10 cm. Selected video stills from 7 Videos. Each video: Color, Silent, Full HD, 9:16 (vertical format), 3 min
Presented in diverse events since 2019, including Infozentrale for 48h Neukölln, Monopol, Inselgalerie, CTM/Transmediale Vorspiel, Supermarket International Art Fair Stockholm and Kiez Burn Arts and Culture Berlin, as well as multiple private events.
Sit in front of me. Breathe and arrive. Open the chest. Dive into the mystery...
"Chest of Mirrors" invites viewers on an intimate journey of self-exploration.

​In this interactive performance, participants sit in front of me, open the chest and select a card. Each card reveals a still image and a corresponding video, weaving evocative symbols and inspiring reflection. Through dialogue, we may uncover personal associations and draw meaningful connections. At the end of the one-on-one performance, participants receive a poetic keepsake as a reminder of their unique journey. 

Inspired by tarot cards, each card and video explores themes and archetypes related to the human spiritual journey. I developed a visual world incorporating body movement, staging, and visual effects to create a dream-like language that evokes associations and encourages interpretation.

Through the use of visual metaphors, participants can process present topics and assign personal meaning. This work examines how meaning is derived from symbols and offers participants a space to connect with their inner wisdom. ​
Here are brief snippets of the videos that are connected with the cards:
I have presented "Chest of Mirrors" with different performance and installation aesthetics, each inspired by the unique context in which the project was presented, whether it was at an art gallery, a festival, a private event, a fair, etc.