Totem poles are monumental sculptures with a strong memorial character. In the indigenous population of North America in particular, they fulfilled various functions, such as depicting a family saga. However, their meaning is rarely apparent at first glance - only the respective family members can decipher the hidden messages. It is precisely this ambiguity that makes columns particularly exciting for me as an art object. But what could a totem for Halle-Neustadt look like?
In my design, I tried to pick up on various local cultural and social conflicts and translate them into a comic-like visual language. As the column is freestanding and has a relatively small diameter, my focus was on taking into account as many visual axes as possible and making it appealing even when passing by.
This work is part of 48 Pillars of Society of Freiraumgalerie and the 60year anniversary of Halle Neustadt
48 Pillars of Society / September 2024 / Halle
