How do the places we inhabit and the objects that surround us shape our perceptions, dynamics, and creative processes? This exhibition reflects on these questions, emphasizing that our ideas are not purely abstract but are deeply connected to environmental, social, and cultural factors. Concepts like “topophilia” (love for a place) and “topophobia” (aversion to a place) help illustrate how surroundings impact our emotions and creativity. Through different materials and techniques, each work in this exhibition captures the memories and materialities associated with spaces, offering interpretations that reflect and reimagine the places that have shaped them.

Curated by Alejandra Atalah, this exhibition brings together the works of eight diverse artists whose practices explore themes of memory, identity, and transformation through a variety of mediums, from painting and photography to sculpture and sound.

Opening: November 9, 2024 | 15:00 – 18:00
Exhibition Dates: November 9 – November 22, 2024
Location: Projekt Raum Coswig
Visiting Hours: Wednesdays & Thursdays, 14:00 – 17:00 (Appointments via artistas@karnekunst.com)

About the Artists

Luci Schwingen & Malin Melzer

Studying Industrial Design at the Burg Giebichenstein Art Academy in Halle, Luci and Malin have collaborated since 2020, united by a shared interest in the cultural-historical connections between humans and the environment. Their design process combines scientific and sociocultural perspectives with artistic practices, creating works that merge functionality and artistic exploration.

Agatha Fiz

A visual artist who began with painting, drawing, and animation, Agatha Fiz refined her skills in graphic design and illustration before moving to Berlin in 2017, where she co-founded Psychberg Affairs, a platform supporting emerging artists. Recently, Agatha has delved into sound and philosophical studies to deepen her creative practice.

Laura Soria

A multidisciplinary Mexican artist based in Berlin since 2013, Laura’s work spans photography, video, painting, sculpture, and artificial intelligence, weaving personal experiences into universal narratives. Focusing on themes like memory, identity, and transformation, her work has been showcased at esteemed institutions, including Willy-Brandt-Haus and the German Historical Institute London.

Francesca Mencarini

Born in Chile and currently based in Berlin, Francesca is an accomplished artist who uses mirrors to explore landscapes. Her artworks address themes of ephemerality, memory, and loss, creating reflective pieces that invite viewers to confront both personal and collective histories.

Costanza Rossi

An interdisciplinary architect and artist from Santiago de Chile, Costanza completed her Master’s in Art in Context at UdK Berlin in 2020, focusing on issues of housing and gender. Her work, including the project “Inhabiting a Ruin,” often explores themes of dwelling and social dynamics. She currently resides in a small forest community in Brandenburg, where she finds inspiration for her practice.

Mariana Sola

Mariana Sola’s artistic work traverses cultural and existential landscapes, highlighting the fragility and resilience of individual and communal identities. Known for her distinctive approach to materiality, Mariana examines how seemingly mundane materials can evoke memories and narratives tied to place and belonging.

Lola Giancarelli

An artist and activist, Lola’s work delves into issues of representation, visibility, and societal critique. Known for her dedication to social justice themes, she uses various materials to question norms, offering viewers new perspectives on the structures surrounding them.

Curator: Alejandra Atalah

Chilean curator Alejandra Atalah (@alejandratalah) brings a thoughtful lens to this exhibition, tying together diverse practices and guiding viewers through the layered relationships between space, memory, and creativity. Her curation emphasizes the impact of physical and emotional spaces on artistic expression, highlighting the unique narratives of each artist.

Projektkoordination: @carolinaboettner

Diese Ausstellung wird großzügig gefördert durch die Kunststiftung Sachsen Anhalt  Projektraum Coswig ist eine Initiative von Karne Kunst. Unterstützt von Sorora e.V