Statement

The oeuvre of my art is in itself an open system: bringing together different approaches in ideas and longings, which all aim to go beyond postmodern thinking. Conceptual photography is at the centre, which is interdisciplinary and interactive; it encompasses video installation and documentary film – I use them to investigate complex themes. My artistic approach is guided by the idea of opening up new spaces for an artistic experimental process. For years, my primary intention is to present the role of women within diverse cultural and political systems. A central theme is of the battle between authenticity and codes of Social convention. In this process, I use in particular the conceptual self-portrayal as a template for past as well as future-oriented role models. My projects always range at the intersection of the factual and the fictional. For me, photography is more than a medium of representation, rather it represents a social practice in transmitting experiences. The image is never simply two-dimensional; for me it always has the role of conveying a story that goes beyond the pure depiction. Questions of measurement, evidence or representation always found modi of power unfolding in the photographic image. The expectation of the Real is as old as photography itself. With my work, I aim to create mental spaces, seeking a poetic surplus, which goes beyond the motif and eludes complete verbalization. My oeuvre spans many time zones. As an artist and researcher I have travelled to Asia, Africa and South America to explore the traditions of women´s wisdom. My work aligns with a growing wave of scholarship on gender issues. I try to find possibility for an alternative worldview that can help human beings symbolize their time, place, and obligations in a way that accords more closely with science in harmony with a sustainable future. As an artist, I believe life’s most poignant moments come from the ability to fuse fantasy and reality.