Dear Moskvina, we are very pleased to speak with you about your impressive installation Drift, which innovatively combines classic wind chimes with modern laser technology. Your work visualizes the invisible force of the wind and demonstrates how new technologies can deepen our understanding and perception of nature. I would like to ask you a few questions to better understand the creation process of Drift and the underlying conceptual ideas.
– What is interesting about participating in a light and media art project in Gelsenkirchen? Why did you agree to take part in GOLDSTÜCKE?
For me, this project unites the diverse aspects, positions, and expressions into a multidimensional whole, becoming a work of art in itself. I am very happy to be part of this large piece, which showcases the many facets of light, technology, and visual experience.
– How does the context of Gelsenkirchen (or the specific festival location) influence your work? Are there local elements or aspects you’ve incorporated?
For me, Gelsenkirchen is a city to be discovered, and beyond the many obvious attractions that this city offers, I want to experience its immaterial aspects, to better understand it and to develop a sense of it.
– Can you walk us through your creative process for this piece, from the initial ideas to the concept and execution?
In order to capture the current state of a place in reality, we use all of our sensory stimuli. On one hand, this process is dynamic: with the increasing or decreasing intensity of stimuli, we can register changes in the environment. On the other hand, stimuli are processed according to the principle of selectivity, and so it often happens that we are unaware of certain environmental conditions. For example, a stream of air is an essential part of experiencing a place, and in today’s global context, it deserves more awareness and attention.
But how can you make something visible that you wouldn’t even notice in some places? In Drift, the focused light of the laser becomes the instrument that makes the interaction of air masses visible. In a web of metal cords, the reflected laser light shows the behavior of the airflow in real time.
– How does this work relate to or depart from your broader artistic practice?
In my practice, I enjoy exploring natural events (phenomena) and the aspect of influencing them. Light as a medium plays a central role for me.
– How do you approach creating art in public spaces? What specific challenges and opportunities arise from working in public spaces?
When something interesting is discovered, it is an exciting path to make it accessible or understandable to the public. From choosing the right location to technical implementation and presentation, it is especially important to always keep the idea of the work in mind. Once the message has been received, it can trigger a broader creative process in society from which the entire public can benefit.
-How does your artistic practice engage with light and media as mediums? What drew you to work with these elements?
Light is fascinating and is, for me, a large “playground” that is still waiting to be explored. It is also a powerful means of visual communication that can speak a clear language.
– What technologies are you using in this work?
In this work, I am using laser light.
– How do you see light and media art evolving in response to our changing world? What future directions excite you in this field?
I think that, thanks to ever-evolving technological possibilities, we will explore many previously undiscovered areas. I find 3D technologies, such as holograms, and AI/robotics very exciting (I must admit: I like the movie Iron Man).
– How does your work respond to or reflect on current tensions, conflicts, or crises?
I believe that art can and should help initiate the creative process in each individual, as art can be understood without words and is an integral part of societal communication. I think it would solve many of our problems.
– How do you hope viewers will interact with or experience your work? What do you want them to take away from it? Are there other works in this year’s festival program that particularly interest you? Do you have any recommendations for the audience?
My work highlights just one of the many important issues of our modern world. I really hope to raise more awareness in the audience for the places, both locally and globally.
I truly recommend that everyone fully immerse themselves in Goldstücke and the individual works – these days will be fleeting.