Knock on Woods @ Pilotprojekt Gropiusstadt, Berlin, Germany (June 1-8, 2009)
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Gropiusstadt is a satellite town situated on the outskirts of Berlin that was built in the 1960’s and 1970’s. Its most prominent feature is its 10 to 25 storied building-development. The original plans from Walter Gropius were reworked later by others to house more people. Its current population is approximately 37,000. This highrise and the fields below were the sixteenth site for Knock on Woods. |
RESIDENT ARTISTS (in chronological order)
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When The Resident Technician went to Berlin she was unable to bring the frame for the Knock on Woods cabin and had to figure out another way to suppor the structure. Together with resident Stephan the cabin was erected and under the influence of Tobias' accordion the residency took Gropiusstadt for a ride. |