The origins of the project
Becoming a Part of the Harbour originated from Mariko Hori’s 2021 project Under the Harbour, which explored the idea of creating a setting where the experience of smelling the underwater world could be shared with others, right at the place where the scent originates.
Under the harbor may serve as an archive of everything from ancient times to today. It brings forth certain scents, feelings, or textures that can mix with our imaginations and memories as integral parts of history.
This ‘mixture of history in Oosterdok’ evolves daily, depending on the season, weather, and time. Even the presence of the audience contributes to this process: as they come close to the water, parts of their decomposed bodies flake into it, becoming part of the harbor and its history in the future.
Through this project, participants will experience the harbor in a unique, sensory-driven manner, emphasizing how their physical presence connects them to this ever-changing archive, making them part of its future history.
What you will do
Becoming a Part of the Harbour invites participants to experience the harbour in a unique, sensory way, emphasizing how their physical presence connects them to this ever-changing archive, making them part of its future history.
This "tour" will start with an introduction by Mariko Hori, who will share the origins and intentions behind the project.
As a participant, you will explore the layered character of the harbour through your senses, floating on the water, observing, listening, touching, and smelling.
During the session, you’ll engage in simple, symbolic gestures to connect with the harbour’s ecosystem. One of these includes gently scrubbing your body in the water, releasing fragments of yourself, that will, over time, become part of the harbour’s future.
At the end of the full series of sessions, a caption will be created, listing the names of all participants as elemental components of the harbour’s water.
Tickets
Full price €35 | Discount price €25
We give a discount to students, Stadspas and artists. If this applies to you we might ask to see your kvk nr/portfolio or student card for this option.
Information
July 11th - July 12th - July 13th - July 18th - July 19th - July 20th
Attendance is limited to 6 people. We maintain a minimum of 4 participants.
Please note that this workshop will be held in English.
Safety Measures:
・Safe entry and exit facilitated by a rope, ladder, or boat access.
・Safety personnel present during sessions.
・Clear instructions and guidelines provided to participants beforehand.
・You must be able to swim to join this workshop.
Equipment:
・Water goggles and gloves provided by Mediamatic.
・As a participant, we kindly ask you to bring your own swimsuits, towels, and sandals.
For questions, please send an email to workshop@mediamatic.nl.
