MEDITATION WORKSHOP
MIGRANT CROPS WORKSHOP
septiembre 16, 2024EXHIBITION VILASSAR DE MAR
septiembre 25, 2024ACTIVITIES
19 October, 2024
The History of Immigration in Catalonia Museum (MhiC), (Masia de Can Serra),
Ctra. de Mataró, 12
408930 Sant Adrià de Besòs
ABOUT
Epicuro Lab and the MhiC present this participatory guided meditation, focused on rapeseed, a migrant plant symbolizing the often overlooked contributions to our ecosystem. The session will include an immersive soundscape created by artist Robertina Šebjanič, inspired by the nearby Besós River, which flows close to the MhiC.
This activity explores the intersection of geopolitical shifts and agricultural practices, centering on rapeseed cultivation as a key focal point.
This activity is part of the Imagining Futures cluster of activities for Manifesta 15, in collaboration with the MhiC.
WHAT DID WE DO?
DURATION: from 11 AM to 2 PM.
The activity started with an introduction to the meditation of gratitude, accompanied by a brief explanation of the significance of working plants in our ecosystem. Epicuro Lab then led the session, inviting participants to reflect on the vital role these plants play in our daily lives and the sustainability of the planet.
The meditation, narrated in multiple languages with the support of AI and human voice, was accompanied by a soundscape created by the Slovenian artist Robertina Šebjanič, inspired by the presence of the Besós River, which flows near the MhiC.
Finally, a space for dialogue and reflection was opened, where participants could share their personal experiences and thoughts on the meditation.
Courtesy of Epicuro Lab. Image by Gabino Carballo.
Courtesy of Epicuro Lab. Image by Gabino Carballo.
ABOUT EPICURO LAB
Epicuro Lab is a collaborative art collective composed of the unconventional scientist and landscape artist, Gabino Carballo, and the art producer and curator Tatiana Kourochkina, who is also the director of Quo Artis. The collective was created in 2022 following their collaboration on the Roots & Seeds XXI project.
With a multidisciplinary approach, Epicuro Lab works within the field of urban ecology, where nature is controlled by human practices, often excessively so. Epicuro Lab creates ephemeral works and expands knowledge about biodiversity in urban environments.
ABOUT ROBERTINA SEBJANIC
Robertina Šebjanič is an artist whose work delves into the biological, chemical, (geo)political, and cultural dynamics of aquatic environments and humanity's impact on other organisms. Her projects advocate for empathetic approaches to recognizing non-human entities. In her exploration of the Anthropocene, she coined the terms “aquatocene” and “aquaforming” to describe human influence on marine ecosystems. Her works have been recognized with awards and nominations at Prix Ars Electronica, Starts Prize, and Falling Walls. She has exhibited at ZKM, CCCB, Matadero, Ars Electronica, and numerous international galleries and festivals.
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