Opening of the exhibition "Interpretations of Soil"

Interpretations of Soil

14 September – 7 November 2024

Opening speech: 14 September at 17.15

Artists: Ane Fabricius Christiansen, Vinni Frederiksen, Pekka Paikkari, Grethe Wittrock, Lise Seier Petersen, Maria Viftrup and Anne Mette Hjortshøj.

Myths in different cultures tell us that the first humans were created from soil. The word ‘humus’ has shared roots with the word ‘human’, and Christian burial rituals often conclude with variations on ‘Earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust.’ This illustrates our connectedness with and dependence on soil. Soil forms the basis of all life: it provides our nourishment, shapes our landscapes and is essential to our survival. 

Many contemporary artists reflect on the precarious status of soil and its aesthetic and political implications in works that take on environmental, mythological/narrative and personal issues. Acknowledging both the sculptural and symbolic potential of soil, they construct objects and map and listen to the earth in order to tells its stories and explore the sensuous qualities of soil.

This exhibition is Køppe Contemporary’s contribution to European Ceramic Context 2024.

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The exhibition is on display from September 14th till November 17th.