Exhibition / Devil's Rope: Between Refuse and Refuge

Devil’s Rope: Between Refuse and Refuge

-barbed wire, turnbuckle, speaker, amplifier, MAX, arduino, microphone stand-

For over a century, barbed wire has been utilized extensively to demarcate territorial boundaries and define spaces, shaping identities. Thanks to its success in deterring human bodies, it has become an emblem of border(ing). „Devil‘s Rope:Between Refuse and Refuge“ employs barbed wire as a medium to contemplate the concept of borders and the intricacies of human mobility. It calls for a reflection on the interplay between the body, borders, sound, and space, highlighting the multifaceted nature of these issues. Using barbed wire and infrasound frequencies below human hearing (0-20Hz), the asymmetrically arranged installation intensifies the visual, acoustic, and situational elements of borders, drawing visitors into an atmosphere of tension. In doing so, it creates a symbolic space that brings together the tangible reality and the complex challenges posed by a world grappling with mobility crises.

Grunewaldstr 2., Medienhaus

- Many thanks to Alberto de Campo, Jussi Ängeslevä, Hannes Hoelzl, Luiz Zanotello, Anne Wellmer, Gürsoy Doğtaş, Gabi Schillig, Daniel Hromada, Nina Fischer and Miriam Öesterreich for their valuable feedbacks.
Production Support: @fangts_ @_ereinhardt
Photos by @_ereinhardt

“Devil’s Rope: Between Refuse and Refuge” will be shown between 28-30 July, at Zwitschermaschine, Potsdamerstr 161, 10783 Berlin. More info soon!