This & That, Art & design

Sporty Animal - Kunstinstallation im Fürstenwald

8. April 2025

"Sporty Animal", the art installation by Gianin Conrad in Fürstenwald, explores the relationship between body, mind and nature and encourages us to think about how our living space is changing. The installation will be freely accessible from May 2, 2025.

"Sporty Animal" is an art installation by Chur artist Gianin Conrad in Fürstenwald, above Chur. The exhibition was created through the award of the 2024 work grant from the city of Chur. The installation deals with questions about the conditioning of body and mind. It sheds light on the relationship between humans, nature and habitat as well as the reasons and effects of why and how we change our natural habitat.

Gianin Conrad uses materials that he finds directly in the Fürstenwald forest to build his installations. These constructions are reminiscent of traps, cages or devices. They appear to be usable, but their actual use remains unclear. Despite their limited functionality, they suggest various possibilities of use and thus encourage us to think about their potential applications. In the case of "Sporty Animal", they symbolize the interrelationship between body, mind and nature and the way we interact with our environment.

Vernissage and walk-through:

• Date: May 2, 2025, from 6 to 8 pm

• Location: Fürstenwald, Chur (signposted on site)

• Meeting point: "Fürstenwald" bus stop on line 2

At 17:50, a joint hike leads to the installation site in the forest.

At 6:15 pm, city councillor Patrik Degiacomi will open the installation with introductory words.

Dr. Nicole Seeberger will write a short text about the exhibition.

The installation is freely accessible. All liability is declined.

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