The exhibition UNCERTAINTIES at the Neue Kunsthaus Ahrenshoop is part of a newly established environmental scholarship program by Künstlerhaus Lukas and was developed in collaboration with RIMI/IMIR SceneKunst in Stavanger, Norway, and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Berlin.

The starting point of the exhibition is the idea of a sustainable art practice: the participating artists consciously chose low-CO₂ travel methods to explore new approaches to responsible cultural work and resource-conscious cultural exchange. The project also aims to develop a model of “Green Culture” that integrates ecological awareness with cultural practice. Within this environmentally conscious framework, the theme of fishing along the Baltic Sea coast emerged as a pressing issue and became a central aspect of the exhibition.

Featuring works by: Iwona Knorr, Ludger Orlok, and Mike Malajalian from RIMI/IMIR SceneKunst, Stavanger/Norway.

Opening: Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 5 PM

Exhibition tour: Sunday, December 29, 2024, at 4 PM with Olivia Franke, Artistic Director of Neue Kunsthaus Ahrenshoop

Closing event (Finissage): Saturday, March 15
5 PM: Artist Iwona Knorr and artist Ludger Orlok will join local fishermen for a conversation about uncertainties—a "storm talk"
7 PM: Film screening and conversation on ecological travel with artist Mike Malajalian

Exhibition duration: December 8, 2024 – March 17, 2025 / Mon–Thu 10 AM–4 PM

The exhibition UNCERTAINTIES opens artistic perspectives at the intersection of ecological responsibility, social issues, and aesthetic reflection:

Ludger Orlok explores the uncertainties of travel and the ambivalences of boundaries in his filmic and installation works. His slow, nomadic journeys—shaped by intuitive encounters and conscious walking—serve as a starting point for examining connections and separations: between people, cities, villages, and nature, as well as between the familiar and the unfamiliar. Through light and shadow imagery, as well as acoustic elements, Orlok makes transitions and disruptions tangible, probing the tension between orientation and uncertainty. His presentation was supported by Stephan von Wedel.

Iwona Knorr addresses the dramatic changes in coastal fishing through her photographic works. Large-format photographs document the uncertainties faced by fishermen as professional challenges; a floating photo installation presented on fragile bamboo rods highlights existential threats. These works connect the societal dimension of sustainability with the aesthetics of fragility and transience.

Mike Malajalian adds a psychological and documentary perspective through his evolving film work, which will continue to develop during the exhibition period. His work reflects the slow, intensive experience of travel and examines the relationship between time, space, and identity while addressing human fragility.

The exhibition UNCERTAINTIES invites visitors to explore the potential of uncertainty as a creative space for reflection. It addresses the challenges of sustainable travel and cultural work while exposing the social entanglements and fractures of existential importance to coastal regions. The collaboration with RIMI/IMIR SceneKunst in Stavanger combines artistic and ecological perspectives to experiment with a new culture of travel and artistic exchange in the context of sustainability.

Participating Artists:

Iwona Knorr: Based in Bonn and living on the island of Rügen, Knorr has worked as a professional photographic artist since 2009. She is a member of the prestigious German Photographic Society (DGPh) and has received multiple awards, including the 2016 Förderpreis of the Kulturstiftung Rügen. Her works explore the themes of homeland and identity and have been exhibited in Germany and internationally. Her photo project about Rügen's coastal fishermen has earned several international awards.

Mike Malajalian: A Lebanese filmmaker and graphic designer based in Stavanger, Norway, Malajalian explores human psychology and deeply rooted traumas through his films. His award-winning short films have been screened at over 25 international festivals. Currently, he works as a project manager for RIMI/IMIR SceneKunst and is developing his first feature film and a documentary.

Ludger Orlok: A multi-disciplinary artist with a background in gardening, medicine, and dance, Orlok has held leadership roles at the Tanzfabrik Berlin and curated international projects. His work focuses on memory, encounters, and collaborative approaches in crisis contexts.

Stephan von Wedel: A freelance stage and costume designer who has worked on productions for the Berlin State Opera, Staatstheater Braunschweig, and others.

Generously supported by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Berlin, with kind assistance from the Ministry of Science, Culture, Federal, and European Affairs of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the Municipality of Ahrenshoop, the District of Vorpommern-Rügen, and the Sparkasse Vorpommern.

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