Project description 'Intrusive domain', part of the 'Stone.color' project at the
Open Air Art Museum Pedvale, Latvia

As recent studies have shown, our collective memory of what our living environment looked like ten years ago is very limited. Apparently we have difficulties storing information on the space we live in. Containing it in our thoughts and able to let these imagery resurface after a decade. This might be a result of the pace of life we chose to embrace. Our present age is one of fast consumption and living and focuses on wealth rather than welfare. Although a change of attitude is noticeable amongst the public, and a shift towards a more responsible way of living becomes more fashionable, this trend of 'taking care' of our environment is quite contradictionary to the result of the research first mentioned. If we take responsibility for our actions and want to 'take care' of the space we live in, shouldn't the startingpoint be to take a long 'look', hopefully 'see' and then 'act'? Instead of passing by, proclaiming to have 'seen' and acting upon false sentiments.

The project 'Intrusive domain' is based on working methods for carving in wood. People instantly perceive a tree as something living and even when it is dead they are able to make the distinction between a living and a dead one. Stone however is often perceived as static. It didn't flourish in springtime or shed it's leafs in autumn. However, stone has been formed underground, not visible to the human eye and has gone through 'seasons' to become like it is. Its ability to carry a new destination which I depict, and mature as time goes by, makes it to me a very lively entity.
To illustrate this and make people actually see this, I have chosen to project a wood oriented approach on stone, carving away as it were a different material. Attempting to evoke a response from the viewer, raising questions on the nature of the object that lies before them. Forcing them to look harder and hopefully see its true colour and nature.
The intrusive character of these sculptures lies within different aspects of the scultpure. Not only did I enter the domain of Pedvale with the intention of making a two piece sculpture, I also entered the domain of these boulders. An intervention in a historical setting, embedded into a material that carries a significant story from the past. Directing my energy into the material without asking it kindly if I may. Last but not least, I enter my own domain, the domain of my own thoughts. Just like stone, they are not static and evolve as we speak under the influence of my presence at Pedvale. I hope by intruding these domains that a lasting imprint will occur. A memory for all involved that will last more than a decade



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