The Memorialization of Berlin’s Scars
As one walks along the streets of Berlin, one can see the recognition of Germany’s past history. During World War II, the conflict has left physical damage to the city of Berlin. 75 years of bullet holes scattered the urban landscape. In particular, the bullet marks are on notable buildings such as the Reichstag, the…
Photos from Live Art Installation
Photos from our live art installation. Shown shows the group tying the tape around the body and pulling the rope through the hole.
Photos from Live Art Installation
Photos from our live art installation. Shown shows the group tying the tape about the body and pulling the rope through the hole.
Live Video of Interactive Art Installation
This live video shows our interactive art installation. Two students pull on the string from the other end as the individual body reacts to the pulling.
DAY 2 at Site
DAY 2 AT SITE… Today, we revisited our site and tested our plan. Our first plan was to create a hexagon shape magnifying the hole by two people (Caroline and Gaby). However, we felt the idea took away from the hole. Instead, we had Evan stand in front of the bullet hole of the pillar.…
Day 1 at New Site
DAY 1 AT NEW SITE… After reading a blog on the left and unknown battle scars during WWII in Berlin, we decided to visit the site. At an iron bridge that spans across the Leibnitzstraße in Charlottenburg, there are bullet holes within the brick walls and under the bridge. The bullet marks are from the…
Mindfulness Experience in Berlin
Leaving one’s life behind and entering a new city can be intimidating. When one is unfamiliar with another culture’s customs, one can quickly feel out of place. Walking through the streets of Berlin, I feel no sense of judgment and no worries. In Berlin, Germans don’t suggest that I am the typical American tourist that…
DAY 5 (5/27)
DAY 5 (5/27) At Haus der Kulturen der Welt (Bauhaus Imaginista), I saw artworks produced by Bauhaus students. I was inspired by the first exhibit of Haus der Kulturen der Welt as the artwork contained geometric and linear work. I incorporated that technique and work into my collage. I used flyers from the museum and cut…
DAY 4 (5/26)
DAY 4 (5/26): After injuring my ankle, I had to rest my foot at Museum Island. As there are many art exhibits at Museum Island, I was eager to see many artworks. However, my foot kept slowing me down. I decided it would be smart to rest my foot when a bench would appear in…
DAY 3 (5/25)
DAY 3 (5/25): When walking down the stairs of the Jewish Museum, I twisted my ankle due to its the museum’s dark lighting. It was very painful walking around the museum as more obstacles within the museum made it painful to walk. I limped in pain for the rest of the day in pain. Although…
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