"I feel joy in everything because I think everything has a certain essence of life in it. However you bring it out, you still tell a beautiful story like life itself.
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Inspired during the initial COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020, my project was sparked by witnessing the struggles of my children, ballet dancers at the Vienna State Opera, unable to practice their craft due to isolation. Initially a small photography endeavor, capturing artists at their windows, it swiftly transformed into a symbol of solidarity for the arts community.
The repercussions of this pandemic will echo throughout the artistic and cultural sectors for years to come. Thus, I felt compelled to shed light on the plight of creative individuals and organizations, advocating for their recognition and support. Through this project, I aimed to amplify artists' voices, offering a platform for their stories and perspectives. If they can't grace the stage, they should still be seen and heard.
Vienna, a bastion of culture, served as a fitting backdrop for my efforts, with its rich artistic heritage and diverse community. I've photographed over 500 artists, including musicians, dancers, and opera stars, alongside ambassadors from various nations, all standing in solidarity with Vienna's artistic community.
The arts, often overlooked, are integral to society's fabric, shaping our collective identity and enriching our lives. They transcend language and borders, offering solace and inspiration in times of turmoil. By spotlighting Vienna's cultural legacy, I hope to instill a greater appreciation for the arts worldwide. Moreover, I've witnessed firsthand the resilience of artists in the face of adversity. Despite canceled performances and financial hardships, their unwavering passion for their craft fuels a newfound creativity. Their optimism is palpable, radiating hope through every photograph.
Through this project, I aim to educate future generations on the importance of the arts, advocating for its integration into education systems worldwide. By nurturing creativity and fostering appreciation for the arts, we can build a more empathetic and harmonious society.Ultimately, my goal is to spark dialogue and action, ensuring that the arts and artists are valued and supported in our modern world. Through interviews with artists globally, I seek to understand their experiences and explore solutions for securing the future of the arts.
In essence, this project is a testament to the resilience and vitality of the human spirit, as embodied by artists around the world. Their stories remind us of the transformative power of art and the boundless possibilities it offers for a brighter future."
"I was very determined because at the beginning it was very difficult for me. It was not really to find what's my voice and I remember many times after singing lessons, I was depressed.
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"I think an arts organisation, for example a symphony orchestra, our 'product', (if you want to get in the business world) is not necessarily music," says Thomas Fortner.
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"I've never felt restricted with the piano." says Joe Bailey I've never felt, you have to do it this way, you have to follow this progression.
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"I think what's lovely about textiles is that it can encompass such a huge mix of different techniques and approaches.
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"I listened to so many different stuff, al lot of different, even unrelated to music. I think I cannot do things the same way many people do it.
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"There are times of maybe unemployment, which I feel in any other job or profession it's always seen as not the most positive thing to be unemployed.
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"We're also showing that immigration, like what we are doing for our careers, that we are leaving Lithuania to go and study because we are hungry for opening the world of music and to learn.
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"Obviously I'm not expecting perfection. It's impossible to reach this within a week with a brand new youth orchestra," says the Conductor, Marius Reklaitis.
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"I knew that there was a lot more out there, that one shouldn't be confined. Where you were born shouldn't confine you to that place," says Paul Siguqa, owner of Klein Goederust wine estate
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Patricia Caicedo, Musicologist, Singer, Author and Physician. She is talking about her latest book, We are what we listen to: The impact of music on individual and social health.
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"Humans, we are like that. We are born with trust. That's what we do. We go and do things because we believe it's going to be ok," says Ken Forrester, owner and Winemaker of Ken Forrester winery
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"I think that if you want to be convincing when you are performing, whatever piece of music, that piece of music, from a certain moment, has not to be written in the score anymore.
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"It's a fascinating process and it's once a year that you get this chance," says Hein Koegelenberg, CEO and Winemaker at La-Motte wine estate.
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"Culture, music and art, it gives us the possibility to experience things; Positive emotions, negative emotions, or just experience stories that would be impossible to experience otherwise," says Double Bass player Dominik Wagner.
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"I think winemaking is about timing. Most important: When do you pick the grapes. After that every step of the way is similar in many cellars, but it depends on what you do and when,"
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"The main pillars of academia that you have, to study a language, maths and science, and I think art is an important pillar that really builds any child's tenacity and their belief in themselves and also spiritually, how they develop themselves."
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"You know how to work it, your planning is better, your decision making on what you like, what is the right method to make your specific wine, here to get it from , when to harvest.
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"I guess it's when you work with something like this, or it can be when you work with your passion, it's nothing that I can turn off when I come home.
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"You need to make sure that you know all the ins and outs of flying." says Jacques Pienaar who is a commercial Pilot.
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