2021 & 23, installation & performance
Silver, chrome, aluminium, cotton
Dimensions variable & long durational
Kunstmuseum St Gallen, CH
Kunstverein Hannover, DE

Based on personal objects of daily use, the work addresses the omnipresent expectation of performance in a meritocratic society. By asking visitors to constantly expand and transform the installation by bringing or taking silver coloured trays, the artist raises questions about ownership, service and copyright. Colloquially, “serving” means, among other things, “to perform” or “to bring it”.

With this participation of the audience, whoever might this be, the work is able to grow and fulfil the gesture of “serving” with each piece being laid down onto the floor. The work is installed long durational on the opening with the help of other workers, earning a performance fee which is usually much higher than the minimum fee workers at an art space get paid.

Performers: Emmo Lautenbach, Martina Morger, Rabea Schubert & bobo Tchadjobo

Photos by Fabienne Watzke, Lukas Zerbst & Mathias Voelzke