Untranslatable Words (Zürich, 2011)Untranslatable Words have a
specific meaning in one language but have
no exact equivalent in any other one. Untranslatable Words for
the Stromereien 11 is the result of a 10 days track in June 2011 along
the Limmat River, from the origins till its meeting point with the Aare
River, and interaction in public spaces in Zurich. In both, the
track and the interactive action in Zurich, we asked people for
untranslatable words in their language and pursue with them
conversation about the meaning of the word and its cultural context. By
serving as a catalyst for cultural exchange between people we hope to
regain and re-activate the social role of public spaces. The presented
performance at the Tanzhaus Zurich was compound of people which we met
on the way, their untranslatable words and video of highlights from our
tracks and live action.
Concept and artistic direction:
Dovrat Meron
Concept production & tracks plan: Knut Honsell Video & Light: Catalina Fernandez Guide and text: Hermann Weiss Performance: Dovrat Meron, Nathalie Fari, Joel Wasem, Stefan Jud & Stefan Bolt Graphic design: Heiko Honsell |
