Opening Date: August 24, 2024
Time: 13:00
Location: Jordens Hus (DK)
On display at Vitenparken until November 7, 2024
We are thrilled to present the BioArt exhibition “Jordsans” by Danish artist Maria Viftrup, curated by Jordens Hus (DK). The exhibition invites visitors to rediscover and deepen their connection to the earth through a unique, immersive experience.
Jordsans,” opening on August 24, 2024, at 13:00, is more than just an exhibition—it is a journey into the heart of the soil. Viftrup has crafted a ‘SoilSense Training Center,’ where individuals of all ages can engage directly with the earth, exploring its crucial role in our ecosystem. The exhibit prompts us to consider: Do we truly understand the soil beneath our feet, or is it a sense we can cultivate?
The exhibition begins in the garden, where guests are encouraged to gather pieces of nature, which they will later use within the “SoilSense Training Center.” Here, you can give or receive a SoilSense treatment designed to enhance your connection to the earth. Visitors can also delve into the archive of methods and materials contributed by 30 Nordic researchers, artists, and farmers—dubbed the ‘Professional SoilSensers’—who have shared their knowledge and sensory experiences. In addition, a laboratory allows guests to examine local soil, breaking it down into its fundamental components.
One of the key features is the “Soil Spa,” where visitors can lie down on a specially designed table as soil and organic materials are applied to their bodies. This sensory experience is heightened by a unique helmet that tunes out distractions, allowing for a deep connection with the earth. Outside in the garden, you can immerse yourself in one of Maria Viftrup’s “SoilView” sculptures, training your senses to find the extraordinary in the seemingly ordinary soil.
Maria Viftrup’s work is an exploration of the magical world just beneath our feet, where art, science, and agriculture intersect. The active participation of visitors transforms them into co-creators, helping to unfold the complexities of the earth. “Jordsans” is a meeting point and an exchange between these disciplines, aiming to renegotiate our understanding of nature through sensory experiences.
Supported by:
The exhibition, generously supported by the Nordic Council of Ministers’ Culture and Art Programme, the Nordic Culture Fund, The Obel Family Foundation, and The Danish Arts Foundation, will travel to NOBA – Norwegian Bioart Arena in autumn 2024 and to Malmö Konstmuseum in 2025.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the SoilSense professionals who have contributed their knowledge, methods, and inspiration to this project:
From Denmark: Line Kjær, Nynne Hoe, Gry Worre Hallberg, Paul Henning Krogh, Sanda Villumsen, Rune Fjord, Sophie Dupont, Sidsel Esther Ejrnæs, Peter Jørgensen, Jens-Otto Andersen
From Norway: Annike Flo, Eli Maria Lundgaard, Elise Mathilde Malik, Hilde Methi, Håkon Mella, Jomy Joseph, Kirsten Marthinsen, Linda Jolly, Nora Sørensen Vaage, Randy Gunnar Bomann-Lange, Silje Kolltveit, Svartjord (Yola Maria Tsolis and Mari Østby Kjøll)
From Sweden: Ebba-Maria Olson, Elise Aldén, Lena Håkansson, Malin Lobell, Petra Lilja, Sofie Lindström, Håkan Wallander
Special thanks to:
Curator: Sissel Fuglsang-Smidt
Exhibition Interior: Frederik Gustav
Music Composer: Aske Øland
Graphic Identity: Re-Public
Production Assistant: Helle Viftrup
Photographers: Jeppe Michael, Inspire to Action, Martin Kristensen
Video Production: Philip Jørgensen
Maria Viftrup continues to challenge our perceptions of nature by creating sensory experiences that blur the lines between art and experimental design. Her works encourage curious dialogues between people and materials, inviting us to re-evaluate the value and aesthetics of often overlooked materials.
Jordens Hus is an organization dedicated to curating exhibitions and creating educational formats at the intersection of art, agriculture, and science, with the belief that these disciplines can inspire and enrich each other.
