by ANDREA SALZMANN
An organigram made out of mirrors shows the structure of an artists association founded in 1910, Vienna: the VBKÖ (The Austrian Association of Women Artists). But this organigram is as well a symbol for all other possible institutions and/or associations.
The object hanging on the wall is made in the average size of an Austrian, so you should be able to look into every mirror – no matter if the mirror symbolizes the presidents or an ordinary member. But while you look at yourself you will be fragmented into pieces. And all of a sudden light comes and music is playing. The mirrors seem to move, the construction starts to change and even goes beyond the framing, it is no longer the question what organization is visualized here but much more how can we deal within given structures, institutions – they might not be as static as they seem. A break within the frame might be possible. The rhythmic sound combined with a voice finally invites you to join the unknown and to go beyond the scope.
Thanks to Sebastian Meyers for composing the music and helping me realizing this project.