exhibition design "Facing gender" as a part of f2 photo exhibition, 2021 Dortmund depot
curator: Juliana Herrmann
exhibition design: Prof. Martrin Middelhauve, Anastassiya Ponomaryova, Setareh Zahmatkesh, Christine Quenkert, Taisiya Starostina, Maria Cementwala, Mahsa Yeganeh, Ayla Pellicer, Edanur Seçim, Ilona Gitschel, Stella Vollmer.
Twelve contemporary photography works are located in a labyrinth-like structure, which creates private spaces to explore and dive deep into the stories of the photographs while opening up to each other and connecting different themes woven through the space. As visitors walk through the atmospheric main hall of the Depot, they discover different works that are not always visible at first glance. The exhibition opens up as chapters of a book, while the titles of the works on coloured walls trigger the visitor’s curiosity.
documentation photos or the project: working 3d Plan and graphic decision:
"LOVE AND MONEY" Scenography decision,
In the play written by Dennis Kelly, the story takes place in spaces such as a flat, a bar, an office and on the streets of Great Britain, but what if the characters had been doctors from a mental hospital? From the perspective of all characters from the book, they know exactly how to live this life and actively teach the main protagonist - Jess, while she is just an average person with everyday problems.
The non-linear storytelling reminds us of the structure of dreams, where past and future are mixed, so no time exists. In the concept design, all theatre visitors from the beginning will get their pillow and blanket, which brings together the audience and Jess as one social group. The scenography decision shows the play from Jess‘ perspective. It is why visitors are also a part of the stage design and, together with Jess, try to figure out what happened to her. The play feels very private, as if we were looking at someone’s dirty linens. The play “Love and Money” wakes everyone up from the long nightmare.
photos from the hand-made miniature model:
documentation of the working process:
costume design:
