Jeppe Hein talks watercolours, mindfulness and happiness
Even in a period of social distancing, the art world continues to turn. In our ongoing series, we go home, from home, with artists finding inspiration in isolation. Reached in Berlin, Jeppe Hein looks back on a decade of mindfulness and reflects on changing oneself in order to change the world, 2008. White neon text inviting visitors to a museum or gallery to approach art in a different way, going beyond predetermined and limited codes of behaviour.
Moving museum benches, balls darting along roller-coaster tracks, mirror labyrinths, and a chorus of Tibetan singing bowls are just a few of the devices Jeppe Hein has used to elicit joy and wonder. Far-reaching in appeal while incisive and poignant, his work imparts truths that are particularly resonant in these turbulent times – to live in the here and now, to accept the dark in order to see the light, to remember that we all share the same air.
W*: You are known for creating artworks that encourage public interaction. What is the usual thought process behind these artworks, and what interactions have you found particularly rewarding?While my aim is not merely to entertain, I believe playfulness and participation make artworks more approachable– especially for those who are normally not in touch with art.
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