SACRED EARTH
About this activity.
Throughout history, various cultures and religions have constructed their own images of nature. These images determine not only how nature is perceived, but also how it is valued, used, protected, or controlled. In this context, nature acts as a mirror: of belief systems, worldviews, and views of humanity. These perspectives tell us not only how we interact with nature, but also who we ourselves are. In the exhibition 'Sacred Earth', 20 artists present their view of nature.
In religious, spiritual, and secular traditions, there are diverse ways of viewing nature. Sometimes it is experienced as creation or as a bearer of something greater than ourselves; sometimes as a teacher that invites attention and slowing down. For others, nature is primarily a community of living beings that demands care and responsibility, or conversely, a functional space that can be arranged, managed, and used. Sacred earth need not be far away in this context. It can manifest itself in a mythical landscape, but just as easily in a backyard, a person, or the Groningen countryside. Everyday nature and people, too, can be bearers of meaning, memory, or connection.
Participating artists
Anita Oosterloo, Anne Roos van Veen, Arjen Berg, Barakat, Bert Staal & Matty Christensen, DEGANN, Dorreroosjes, Ester Afman, Geert Schreuder, Inge Bleumink, Isa Jansen, Jaime Gonzáles Palencia, Jarik Jongman, Jasmijn Doukje Plantinga, Joke Visser, Josefien Alkema, Kai Kuper, Marjan Geboers, Merijn Vrij, and Tanja van Abbema. The artists all tell their own story in their own unique way. As a result, the exhibition also forms an ode to material, technique, style, and philosophy.
Synagoge Groningen.
Maak kennis met de joodse cultuur en de geschiedenis van de joodse gemeenschap in Groningen! In onze prachtige in 1906 gebouwde synagoge kun je terecht voor rondleidingen, exposities en activiteiten. De permanente expositie vertelt op interactieve wijze over de eeuwenoude joodse tradities, maar ook over de betekenis daarvan in het heden. Scholen kunnen bij ons terecht voor verschillende educatieprogramma's.
Location.
Synagoge Groningen
Folkingestraat 60
9711 JZ Groningen
tel 050-3123151
www.synagogegroningen.nl/