SHAMAN WEARS NIKE
2020 - 2018
Uncovering the matriarchal society of the Khasi tribe in India was literally an initiating moment for me; my soul and inner space took a new direction. I was honored by the opportunity to participate in the ritual “Ringu Soitiap” dedicated to soul wellbeing of the deceased grandmother of the Wanniang family. After sacrificing the hen, we learned from the intestines that grandmother is well and her soul is peaceful.
Since then I know, that the Shaman Wears Nike.
Birds are flying, oil on canvas, 200 cm x 140 cm, 2020
Spirit of the horse, oil on canvas, 200 cm x 140 cm, 2020
Losing face, oil on canvas, 200 cm x 140 cm, 2021
Shaman, mixed media on canvas, 200 cm x 140 cm, 2019
Saint Duck, oil on canvas, 135 cm x 175 cm, 2020
Destiny, oil on canvas, 180 cm x 200 cm, 2020
Cooking Destiny, oil on canvas, 200 cm x 200 cm, 2020
Go easy, oil on canvas, 175 cm x 135 cm, 2020
Monsoon, oil on canvas, 200 cm x 200 cm, 2020
Mirror Man, oil on canvas, 170 cm x 130 cm , 2022
Spiral Boy, oil on canvas, 135 cm x 175 cm, 2022
I am your man, oil on canvas, 90 cm x 70 cm, 2020
Cowboy in Helsinki, oil on canvas, 175 cm x 130 cm, 2019
Boy, oil on canvas, 130 cm x 170 cm, 2021
Father, son, clementine & Adidas, oil on canvas, 90 cm x 60 cm, 2020
BECOMING ANIMAL
2018
Becoming Animal was a two day land-art workshop with children and youth of village Jakrem in Khasi Hills in India. Inspired by local Khasi legends and mythologies, we installed a mythical character of Rangmaw, the man, who became a tiger during his pilgrimage to Shillong city. During the workshop we outlined a huge (13 * 4 meter) figure in sand depicting a human with claws and an animal head. We used the natural local materials from the area; stones, sand, leaves and wood to fill out and decorate the figure. As we outlined, filled and decorated the figure we encouraged the children regularly to step up to the hillside to help them with the navigation and perspective of the piece. We relate, depend and correspond to nature by using installing material from local natural resources.
In cooperation with Lasse Mouritzen
Becoming Animal, land-art happening with 60 people of Jakrem, mixed organic materials installation,13 m x 4 m, football field of the village Jakrem, Khasi Hills, 2018
photo: Lasse Mouritzen, Alakesh Dutta
Ritual Ringu Soitiap at the Wanniang family
photo: Alakesh Dutta
I would like to sincerely thank the Khasi tribe people from Meghalaya for introducing me to their culture.
My deepest gratitude belongs to my dear friend Arrowstar Archer Wanning and to the Wanniang family, whose strong sense of community and unwavering hospitality have shown me the true meaning of connection and empathy. Through rich folklore, music, and dance, the Khasi tribe has ignited a passion for storytelling and sparked a newfound appreciation for the power of cultural heritage. I will forever cherish the memories and experiences shared at the artist residency Artist’s Point, which had a profound impact on my life.
photo: Lasse Mouritzen
