UnicornEmprezz
Those unusual shapes and colors that are calling out for me from below.
Stained by earth, hugged by gras and moss, and sheltered by leaves.
So intertwined, enriching the tapestry of brown and green.
Long to rejoin
We are living in a JunktopiA.
Waste is littered through our seas, forests, and cities. As an artefact created by human and natural forces, it now decorates every corner of our world. Even though, this represents a great crisis, I see a need to approach it differently.
For this purpose, I researched how I can foster empathy for our inanimate environment. From the forests, rivers, and hills, to stones, mushrooms, and waste - our inanimate environment is more than just a backdrop, it is directly connected to our wellbeing. Many would agree that a messy room creates a messy mind - why would it be any different in the space beyond our homes?
In a way, waste is the shadow side of consumerism, hence, it is a collective shadow of the capitalistic world, and I am determined to shine a light upon it. I hope to inspire others to empathize with this material, this shadow, so we can embrace the JunktopiA we are living in. To build a bridge to this dream, I will step into the role of a mediator, using storytelling, play, and magic to connect to our inanimate environment.
Join me on the 23rd of May 2025 at 16:00 for an immersive audiovisual event that combines storytelling, playfulness, and shamanism.
During this event you will be guided into the realm of JunktopiA.
The portal will open at 17:00 at 't Keldertje of Landbouwbelang in Maastricht.
The Journey to JunktopiA will include
visuals (stopmotion, 3D animation, visual effects)
audio (ambient, psytrance, vocals)
performance
Below you can find my artistic research thus far