10.09.23 – 18h
Intangible Sound of Contact – Performance in der kleinen Orangerie
Kleine Orangerie am Schloss Charlottenburg (Haltestelle Klausenerplatz)
Spandauer Damm 22, 14059 Berlin
Intangible Sound of Contact is a performance in form of a story-exchange game, where the audience is invited to take action. My loudspeaker-costume indicates my constructed self, an artificial figure, result of over 200 years of migration and contact between different cultures. I invite the audience to enter the contact-game with unexpected outcome.
Loudspeaker-costume designed in collaboration with Lisa Simpson and Albert Amerioun.
Many thanks to the curators of the series Performance in der kleinen Orangerie Oliver Möst and Steffi Weismann
The „orangerie“ was a feature commonly found in European castles, palaces, and estates, particularly during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. These were specialized buildings or rooms designed to protect citrus trees, particularly orange trees, during the colder months of the year.
The practice of cultivating citrus trees in orangeries can be traced back to the medieval Islamic gardens, where the cultivation of citrus fruits was common. The Moors introduced citrus trees, including oranges, to Spain during their rule, and from there, the tradition spread across Europe.
Orangeries became increasingly popular in Europe during the Renaissance, when wealthy aristocrats and royals sought to display their wealth and sophistication by cultivating exotic plants. Oranges were particularly prized for their beauty, fragrance, and rarity, as they were not native to Europe and required special care to grow.
Orangeries were typically large, glass-enclosed structures with heating systems to protect the delicate citrus trees from frost during the winter months. They often featured elaborate architectural designs, with tall windows to let in sunlight and provide ventilation. Orangeries were not only functional but also served as status symbols, showcasing the wealth and power of their owners.
An orange tree can live longer than 100 years and is green all year round. Nowadays, 1 in every 4 oranges comes from Brazil. But they are also extensively grown in the USA, Mexico, India, and China. An orange is a cross between a tangerine and a pomelo. The word „orange“ in other languages: Dravidian: naram Sanskrit: naranga Persian: narendsch Arabic: narandsch Spanish: naranja Old Provençal: auranja
