‣THREE QUESTIONS FOR BRIDA

What kind of project have you come up with for this year’s dialogue fields?

Sendi: “When we were contacted by Klub Solitaer, we immediately had the idea that the city itself should become the protagonist of our project. We developed two projects – “DOITYOURSELF” is a performance in which a picture is drawn collectively. The action takes place in a park, for example. We start painting there using audio instructions and invite people to take part.
In the second project, “Trackeds”, passers-by are unwitting participants. The film recordings of the city are made at different locations and the movements of the cars and people captured in the process contribute to the creation of a new work.”

Did you already have an image of Chemnitz in advance or did you discard an old image of the city?

Sendi: “No, we only knew that Chemnitz had been chosen as the European Capital of Culture 2025, just like our city of Nova Gorica. On the day we arrived, it was cold and rainy, so there was nobody on the street. However, my perception of the city changed over the next few days. Only then did I realise how much is happening here and that people actually live here. I know that might sound absurd to people from Chemnitz, but so far I’ve only met very open-minded people. That’s why my image has only changed for the better, if at all.”

What do you want to say with your work in the dialogue fields?

Sendi: “We actually want the people of Chemnitz to share their ideas and dreams about the city. We just like being three artists behind the camera and want to observe what happens and exchange ideas with the residents.“

Jurij: “It is typical of our work that we create an environment that focuses on public space. The participants create the art. The interesting thing about our projects is that the art is therefore not just dependent on us. Ultimately, we are not only artists, but also observers.”