First institutional solo exhibition of British artist Emily Jones in Germany
EN
With we᾽re doing alien᾽s milk aren᾽t we, the Kunstverein für Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in Schwerin is presenting the first institutional solo exhibition of British artist Emily Jones in Germany. In her artistic practice, Jones deals with questions of individual and collective responsibility - in relation to ecological, social and economic issues. In the form of multimedia installations that are both physical and emotional in nature and combine sculptural, auditory, textual and performative elements, she creates vivid experiential spaces that address a shared ethical consciousness and encourage critical reflection on contemporary forms of coexistence. Based on her most recent artistic research into alternative educational institutions and models, Jones creates an aesthetic-experimental space of possibility in the Kunstverein's rooms, which transfers objects and actors into a new, relational structure.
A central component of the exhibition is the cooperation with the StarterClub of the Mecklenburg State Theatre and the Schwerin Child Protection Association. Together with the artist, performative formats have been and will be developed to activate the exhibition as a space for learning and learning. The first performance of the StarterClub - under the direction of theater educator Tina Koball - will take place as part of the exhibition opening on June 20, 2025 at 7:00 pm. In addition, a summer academy for children aged 7 to 12 is planned from August 20 to 22, 2025. The three-day workshop opens up space for imagination, creative self-development and individual forms of expression. Registration is possible by e-mail or telephone.
EN
With we᾽re doing alien᾽s milk aren᾽t we, the Kunstverein für Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in Schwerin presents the first institutional solo exhibition of British artist Emily Jones in Germany. In her artistic practice, Emily Jones engages with questions of individual and collective responsibility-addressing ecological, social, and economic issues. Through multimedia installations that are both physical and emotional in nature, and combine sculptural, auditory, textual, and performative elements, she creates vibrant experiential spaces that evoke a communal ethical awareness and stimulate critical reflection on contemporary forms of coexistence. Drawing from her recent artistic research on alternative educational institutions and models, Jones develops an aesthetically experimental, stage-like landscape within the Kunstverein's spaces. Here, objects and beings are brought into a novel, relational configuration.
A central component of the exhibition is the collaboration with the StarterClub of the Mecklenburg-Schwerin Staatstheater as well as the Kinderschutzbund Schwerin. Together with the artist, performative formats have been and continue to be developed to activate the exhibition as a space of (un)learning. The StarterClub's first performance-under the direction of theater educator Tina Koball-will take place as part of the exhibition opening on June 20, 2025, at 19:00. Furthermore, a summer academy for children aged 7 to 12 will take place from August 20 to 22, 2025. This three-day workshop offers space for imagination, creative self-expression, and individual forms of articulation. Registrations can be made via email or telephone.
Curated by / Curated by:
Hendrike Nagel
Veranstaltungen / Events
Eröffnung & Premiere / Opening & Premiere:
20.06.2025, 19:00mit/ with Performance:
StarterClub, Mecklenburgisches Staatstheater
im Anschluss / afterwards:Premierenfeier / Premiere party & BBQ
Kuratorintour / Curator's Tour:*
17.07.2025, 17:00
Sommerakademie / Summer Academy 2025:*
20.- 22.08.2025
*Please register by email or phone, preferably at least one week prior to the event. / Please rsvp by email or phone, preferably at least one week prior to the event.
