PARTICIPATORY ART: FINNISH SPRUCE SAUNA ON OCTOBER 20 AT DA, KUNSTHAUS KLOSTER GRAVENHORST
Finnish spruce sauna - Jan Philip Scheibe
The Finns live their forest culture. Almost every family has a hut near the forest, and every one of these huts is guaranteed to have a sauna. That's why it's a must at the Münsterland Festival. In the fall of 2023, artist Jan Philip Scheibe will be building a Finnish sauna on the grounds of the DA, Kunsthaus Kloster Gravenhorst as part of the KunstKommunikation project grant.
In his project "FICHTEN [WÄLDER]", Scheibe creates a special link to the region: the wood comes from dead spruce trunks from the surrounding area. Because our forest home is changing rapidly. What does this do to us, our attachment to the landscape, our forest culture and our longing for the forest?
Participation in the sauna construction and sauna sessions is encouraged. The ceremonial opening, the first heating up and the first sauna session will take place just in time for the festival. The resulting sauna sculpture connects the forest culture with the sauna culture through löyly, sauna beer and discussions.
In cooperation with the DA, Kunsthaus Kloster Gravenhorst.
Immediately afterwards, the Kari Ikonen Trio will play on the stage of the DA, Kunsthaus (ticket required).
THE VENUE: DA, KUNSTHAUS KLOSTER GRAVENHORST
The district of Steinfurt converted the former Cistercian convent of Gravenhorst, which dates back to 1256, into an art museum during the Regionale 2004. With its church, mill, mill pond, bakery and brewery as well as its moats, orchards and historic bridges, the almost completely preserved convent complex is now a cultural tourist attraction. In addition to participatory art projects, there are changing exhibitions, light and sound art, concerts as well as art and history education.
FINNISH SPRUCE SAUNA: WHEN, WHERE, HOW
October 20, 2023 (Friday):
Opening of the sauna
Start of art event: 5 pm
Ceremonial inauguration with artist talk: 7 pm
Already in the run-up: joint construction of the sauna
September 9/10
September 23/24
each from 10 am
DA, Kunsthaus Kloster Gravenhorst, outdoor area | Klosterstraße 10 | 48477 Hörstel
PARTICIPATION FREE OF CHARGE
Participation in the sauna project is free of charge. Please register in advance at tickets@muensterland.com or via the link below.
