FLOWSTATE STUDIO ARCHIVE

The artist collective Annika Unger, Anja Lapatsch & Johanna Schmeer manages to interconnect the existing network, exciting technologies and the public.

“The concept for 'Bodies of Water' makes exciting use of the residencies's resources. Through a process of participatory workshops, Studio Lapatsch|Unger and Johanna Schmeer will explore ways to translate scientific knowledge and data of the local water ecologies into a multi-sensually perceptible experience. Through listening, tasting, sensing and perceiving we gain a valuable understanding that enables us to transpose temporarily into the local aquatic environment.

FLOWSTATE STUDIO ARCHIVE

The project 'Bodies of Water“ is an experience-based participatory artwork where an archive of water samples and data from Berlin-Brandenburg’s water bodies will be combined into a multi-sensory installation. How can we create more awareness around water and its regional origins? Our bodies contain 60% water and it is through drinking water and ingesting food grown with this water, that we ingest and swallow the world around us – and with it its nutrients, microorganisms, and contaminants. This is art for Alzheimer’s.Bodies of water directly relate to our human bodies. This isn’t just art this is art with a purpose. My heart goes out to your loved ones going through a decline and all of you who are doing your best to take care of them.įlow State Art Studio’s mission is to help create a world without Alzheimer’s so when you purchase artwork from Flow State Art Studio, 10% of the profits are donated to help find a cure. Watching Alzheimer’s disease slowly take a loved one is devastating and unfortunately, these statistics mean there are many more of you out there experiencing that devastation. The Alzheimer’s Association estimates there are more than 5 million Americans living with the disease today and that number is growing 1 in 3 seniors now dies with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia and it’s become the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S., taking more lives than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. The National Institute on Aging describes Alzheimer’s disease as “an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks”. She passed away in January 2021 at the age of 74, which brings us to… Sadly, Diana was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and slowly stopped creating artwork as her health declined. She was my inspiration to become an artist. The example she set for me was one that I’m grateful for: be yourself and do what makes you happy. She was an incredibly talented artist capable of creating artwork through multiple mediums although water color paintings became her preference.

I’m fortunate to have several creative types in my family who inspired and encouraged me to explore my artistic side growing up and my Mom, Diana Mullane, was no exception. Lastly, the words, quotes, phrases or sayings I choose to laser cut are ones that have resonated with me and inspired me over the years. I’m also drawn to minimalistic designs, clean lines and often like to incorporate negative space in my artwork to add an element of depth and dimension as well. Nature’s left a lasting impression on me so as an artist I draw a lot of my inspiration from the natural world we live in, which can be seen in the patterns, symbolism and color combinations used in my artwork. Growing up in a small town called Oscoda in northeast Michigan, I spent a lot of time outside swimming in lakes, canoeing in rivers and exploring the woods. I’d like to thank you for visiting Flow State Art Studio! Inspiration for my art Hey! I’m Devin and it’s a pleasure to meet you.

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