Die Gedanken Sind Frei (Our Thoughts are Free) was an exhibition which incorporates two videos, “Rise up singing” and “Around (bowling),” as well as a light box and a photograph. The installation also included a pamphlet of the song lyrics to “Our thoughts are free” featured in one of the videos. The floor was covered with soft foam used in sound insulation. Viewers navigate the space by stepping on the foam while looking at and listening to the artwork.
Rise up singing, 2011 (installation view)
Rise up singing, 2011, 3:24 min. loop, single channel HD video projection
Around (bowling), 2011, 6:48 min. loop, single channel HD video
This exhibit revolved around the folk song "Die Gedanken Sind Frei (Our thoughts are free)," which originated in the 1500's during the Peasant's Rebellion in Western Europe and has been utilized in various political, social, and cultural struggles throughout the centuries. The song has been sung in anti-Nazi struggles in WWII, the Civil Rights Movement in the United States and anti-internet censorship struggles. Most recently Elana Mann translated the song into Arabic in solidarity with the Arab Spring.
Fake book for free-seekers, 2011, dimension variable, Unlimited edition
Fake book for free-seekers (detail), 2011, dimension variable, Unlimited edition
1524, 1942, 1966, 2011, 2011, 40" X 27", pigment on paper
Backyard Odyssey, 16" X 20", duratrans print with lightbox