About the artist: Katja Heitmann
In her visual-choreographic work, Katja Heitmann (born in Germany in 1987) explores what drives humanity today. As a ‘choreographic sculptor’, Katja relentlessly searches for the essence of her subject matter. Through radical concepts and carefully crafted forms of representation, she strips her artistic material down to its bare bones. Only the essential is shown, with striking acuity.
Katja Heitmann wants to move her audience. Through her works, she continually seeks interaction with society, the city and people. The universal nature of her work allows everyone to find their own gateway in to the work.
She is also fascinated by humanity's quest for immortality. That is why, in 2019, she launched the Motus Mari archive for human movement and collected the personal movements of more than 2,000 people. She has used this archive to create several works.
About the partner: City2
PERPETUUM celebrates human movement and diversity – values that City2 shares. Like this shopping centre, PERPETUUM brings together people from all walks of life, each contributing their own rhythm and individuality. By supporting this work, City2 highlights what makes it unique: its community. Shopkeepers, customers, neighbours and visitors are invited to become part of a monumental installation that highlights the vibrant spirit of Brussels. Through this collaboration, City2 associates its image with a major cultural event and reaffirms its commitment to accessible and participatory art that reflects the life of the city.
> This artwork was created in collaboration with, and with the support of, City2
Credits
Interviews & editing: Ornella Prieto, Anton van der Sluis, Eleni Ploumi, Maria Mora Navarro
Creation supported by: BrabantCxASML, Fonds Podiumkunsten, Gemeente Tilburg
