THE SHELTER PROJECT took place from 9 – 13 June in the Projektwerkstatt SOHO, Vienna
In my view, the word “shelter” no longer represents a literal form of structural protection, but rather it has come to represent the multiple mechanisms through which we confront and engage with a contemporary world defined by unprecedented experiences of change, movement and hyper-mediation. I believe the literal definition has run its course, and as so often happens with language, a new meaning, much wider, is developing and revealing itself in many unspoken ways well beyond any constructions of race, nationality, gender, or age.
THE SHELTER PROJECT was a chance to explore these meanings, to look at how concepts of shelter run through almost every social dialogue, embedded within debates about such crucial issues as privacy vs. security, inclusion vs. exclusion, displacement, racism, sexism, xenophobia, identity, and sense of place.
In the end, I believe the strength of the project came from the mix of deeply considered artwork, in combination with the explorations of the theme through the talks, panel, and performance. The SHELTER PROJECT provided a wide lense through which an equally wide collection of interpretations could play out.
It’s been a privilege to work with all the many contributors who helped bring this project to life. You can learn more about all of them here in these pages.
Victoria Hindley
THE SHELTER PROJECT Vernissage
dear victoria and all,
thank you for this enlightening event in the spirit of exploration and experimentation that we all share. how we missed being there! we’ll think of all of you next time we open an umbrella – and on countless other occasions since you’ve made the concept so palpable and pertinent.
all best from klaus + cella @ transart institute
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Dear Shelter Project,
Thank you so much for pulling all of this together! The show looks fantastic and I so wish I could have been there….
Bravo to all of you on the efforts and outcome of such a wonderful exhibition! I’m thrilled to have been a part!
Looking forward to seeing those of you involved this summer…
Dear Victoria and team
Delighted to have been part of Shelter and the first Collective initiative which I think is fab.. thank you so much for letting me share the experience at distance through these wonderful photos.. wish I could have there! but thank you and very well done and I certainly look forward to more..