14.3.26
Work in Progress: Collective Rhythms of Pain
TPO Associated Artist Lyn Bentschik
Tryout on the 7th birthday of Rathauses für Kultur
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Thur and Necker Trail
accessible at any time
with: Anna Maria Fink (AT), Lucie Tuma (CH) and Mirre Yayla Séur (NL)
The Dogo Residency for New Art was invited by Toggenburg Tourism to accompany the development of five semi-permanent, site-specific artworks along the rivers Thur and Necker. The works are part of a regional initiative that is redesigning an 80-kilometre-long walking trail under the guiding principle of mindfulness. Artists Anna Maria Fink (AT), Lucie Tuma (CH), marce norbert hörler (CH), Mirre Yayla Séur (NL) and Studio ERBA (AT/NL) were selected in a multi-stage process for various locations along the trail, including a power station, a river mouth and a waterfall. Three of the five works in progress will celebrate their vernissage on 27 September 2025, as part of the opening of the Thur and Necker Trail. The opening of the works by marce norbert hörler and Studio ERBA will take place in 2026.
The resulting works approach the respective locations using installation, performance and participatory methods. They reveal subtle interconnections and mutual dependencies between human and more-than-human actors – along geological, biological and cultural timelines. In doing so, they make the porous boundaries between self and environment tangible and offer walkers a new, unfamiliar access to the Toggenburg landscape through the lens of art.
The selected artists have been developing their work since February 2024 during recurring research and production stays in Toggenburg. This gives them the opportunity to engage intensively with the region and to contextualise their work. Production takes place in close collaboration with regional partners in Toggenburg and Eastern Switzerland. Particular attention is paid to the careful use of resources, minimal intervention in the environment and working with natural, changing materials.
Curation: Johannes Reisigl | Production: Hanes Sturzenegger | Production assistance: Maura Kressig, Sirkka Ammann | Curatorial consultation: Lisa Mazza (BAU – Institute for Contemporary Art and Ecology) | Curatorial and fundraising consultation: Ursula Badrutt Schoch
Supported by: Toggenburg Tourismus | Kanton St.Gallen Kulturförderung / Swisslos | Kultur Toggenburg | Lienhard Stiftung | Otto Gamma-Stiftung | Dr. Fred Styger Stiftung | Hans und Wilma Stutz Stiftung | H. und A. Baumberger-Germann Stiftung
Further information on the entire programme and schedule can be found on the Thur- und Neckerweg website.