David and Lisa Dault: "There's a lot of preasure on artists to have a voice. I don't know if it's just in the pottery world but I imagine it's all artists
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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."
Puppeteer, Tea Kovše: " I first do the story. I know the visual concept of where I want to go. I often work in groups so I rarely work alone.
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Actress and Director, Maria Lohn: "Whenever I start an artistic project, whatever it may be, and this is also the quintessence of why I became an artist or an actress,
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Jan Prax, Saxophonist: "So I'm always paying credit to these masters because I'm so influenced by them and that's where I'm coming from.
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Brent Clark, Pilot and Photographer: "You've got to really love it and I think that helped motivate me is that I really loved it and wanted to do it.
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Christopher Schlesinger, Carving artist and sculptor: That's my thinking, where I say it's a living material and the sculpting I do out of them are humans at the moment. Like humans, they are living.
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Part 2: Dominic Ferris - Pianist, Producer and Steinway Artist: "But I think it also goes back to trust in yourself. I think you have to trust yourself to a point where you know that it's going to be fine, you know it's going to be ok.
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Dominic Ferris, one of the UK's leading pianists, Steinway artist and Producer: "The theme that runs through everything I do is Story telling.
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When you do therapy, you do a lot of associations and then you can connect all those parts.
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Francois van Coke, lead singer of the South African band "Fokofpolisiekar": We wanted to make music that reflects our taste and we were into songs that were honest and had commentary about the world around it.
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We loose our value and there's a defiant part of me that ... I first need to value myself and then go from there. Value other people and have intergenerational relationships.
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"I always have this picture in my head that this idea, the potential of Eismayer being a movie, it wasn't coming out of me, it wasn't me who invented the whole thing.
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"I'm always advocating for collaborative playing and when I look back at my musical journey, I think I learnt the most form playing together with other people.
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"It could do anything in a way and that's what I like in puppeteering. In a sense it is a living thing.
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"I think we're trying to document our existence, basically. If I listen back to the albums now, I can remember exactly how I felt when we wrote them
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"Yes, I do look back. I mean, there have been challenges along the way.
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"The whole point of art is to make something your own. I want to capture the feeling of the ballet, I don't want to capture the exact pose.
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Award winning Austrian Actor, Gerhard Liebmann is talking about his role as Eismayer in the outstanding Film "Eismayer"
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I think in everyone's journey you have to get mentors and learn from them, but there should be a time where you actually push them aside and do what you think is best.
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"I wanted to go back to my roots and try to incorporate that style with the operatic style that I had been pursuing for the last 15 years.
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