Tafelrunde
Location: Wasserturm, GeldernYear: 2007
Material: textile,carpet, photoprints
Size: 365 x 800 x 800
Title: Im Umkreis
Water tower grant
For the last eight years every summer artists have been invited for the
water tower grant in Geldern (Germany). The invited artists work in the
water tower for a period of four weeks, followed by an exhibition of
the works for three weeks.
The round table
The water tower in the village of Geldern functions in a special way.
It’s a place were lots of local people pass by and feel at home. These
people feel responsible for the tower, each in their own way.
This commitment with the tower, as well as the specific circular form
of the building brought the story of King Arthur and the Knights of the
Round Table to mind. In this way I wanted to pay a tribute to the local
people (men) who make the water tower and the water tower grant
possible and whom I have met during my stay.
