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Verdicta
Anna Lea Schmitt (aelnaan), Julia Fabricius
27 June 2025 19:00–23:59
28 June 2025 17:00–23:59
This project explores the historical and contemporary dimensions of truth and perception through the lens of the witch hunts in medieval Germany. In a time when truth was determined by the church and state, those accused of witchcraft had no way to prove their innocence. Their existence was erased based on superstition and patriarchal structures. The central question revolves around how truth was constructed and who had the right to define it.
The truth in witch trials was not an objective construct but was shaped by power structures. Many of the condemned were considered "different," whether due to their gender, sexuality, or mental health. Particularly FLINTA* individuals, who did not conform to patriarchal norms, were suspected. A focus of the project is on making queer victims of the witch hunts visible, as the figure of the witch was often associated with identities beyond patriarchal norms.
The project focuses on historical cases from Germany, analyzing court records and chronicles to portray individual fates. The reflection on truth and perception is expressed through ceramic sculptures made of clay, a material that symbolizes both transience and permanence.
The artistic engagement with these historical truths creates a connection to the present. The question of who holds the power to define truth and the repetition of societal mechanisms of exclusion remains relevant. This project invites us to seek answers from history for the present and give a late voice to the victims of the witch hunts.
The truth in witch trials was not an objective construct but was shaped by power structures. Many of the condemned were considered "different," whether due to their gender, sexuality, or mental health. Particularly FLINTA* individuals, who did not conform to patriarchal norms, were suspected. A focus of the project is on making queer victims of the witch hunts visible, as the figure of the witch was often associated with identities beyond patriarchal norms.
The project focuses on historical cases from Germany, analyzing court records and chronicles to portray individual fates. The reflection on truth and perception is expressed through ceramic sculptures made of clay, a material that symbolizes both transience and permanence.
The artistic engagement with these historical truths creates a connection to the present. The question of who holds the power to define truth and the repetition of societal mechanisms of exclusion remains relevant. This project invites us to seek answers from history for the present and give a late voice to the victims of the witch hunts.
Biography
Anna Lea Schmitt (aelnaan), Julia Fabricius
Anna Lea Schmitt, (aelnaan), she/her, is a Berlin-based illustrator and ceramic artist.
Her work primarily explores feminism, the (human) body, and its sexuality. By manipulating, distorting, and questioning body shapes and colors, she encourages viewers to reflect on societal norms and discover new perspectives.
The design of print materials and bookbinding is carried out by Julia Fabricius (she/her), a Berlin-based graphic designer who specializes in self-publishing and artists' books. Her practice includes book design, bookbinding, and illustration, as well as teaching and sharing this expertise.
Her work primarily explores feminism, the (human) body, and its sexuality. By manipulating, distorting, and questioning body shapes and colors, she encourages viewers to reflect on societal norms and discover new perspectives.
The design of print materials and bookbinding is carried out by Julia Fabricius (she/her), a Berlin-based graphic designer who specializes in self-publishing and artists' books. Her practice includes book design, bookbinding, and illustration, as well as teaching and sharing this expertise.
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