Voices of the Unseen
Art, Marginalization & Political Resistance in a Socioeconomic Context
Video artwork coming soon.
“When geography disappears, what remains is the system.”
Voices of the Unseen is a global video art collaboration by 13 international female artists confronting the intersections of marginalization, resilience, and creative resistance. Commissioned by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), the project was directed and editied by cornelia es said, and reimagines artistic vulnerability as collective strength—spanning continents, cultures, and crises.
„Wenn Geografie verschwindet, bleibt das System.“
„Voices of the Unseen“ ist eine globale Videokunst-Kollaboration von 13 internationalen Künstlerinnen, die sich mit den Schnittstellen von Marginalisierung, Resilienz und kreativem Widerstand auseinandersetzen. Das vom Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) in Auftrag gegebene Projekt wurde von cornelia es said geleitet und bearbeitet und interpretiert künstlerische Verletzlichkeit als kollektive Stärke – über Kontinente, Kulturen und Krisen hinweg.
Voices of the Unseen – Artists
Eva Alvor
Discover Eva Alvor’s haunting textile masterpiece “Dead Bird,” where the threads of life and loss entwine in a stark dance of color and form. This Ukrainian artist’s hand-embroidered narrative evokes a poignant fairy tale, rich with existential musings and a decadent touch of mysticism. Uncover the enigma woven into every stitch.
Laura Aranda
Laura Aranda’s “Intertwined II,” featured in krautART’s “Salon de Refusées,” is a thought-provoking art print. Aranda delves into dream interpretation and the human figure, unearthing emotions from nostalgia to fear. Her versatile style, influenced by various art movements, oscillates between abstraction and figuration, offering deep introspection and connection.
Nadja Asghar
Explore Nadja Farah Bratland Asghar’s emotive art that delves into human emotions and connection. Join “Salon de Refusées” to empower female artists.
Cornelia Es Said
Through her work, Cornelia Es Said calls for a reckoning, urging us to see beyond profit and power to the sanctity of collective human experience.
Zarahlena
Zarahlena’s “Gypsophila y todas las flores” at the Salon de Refusées is a visual protest against femicide, reflecting her struggle against censorship and societal silence.
Natasha Lelenco
In ‘Exchange Currencies,’ Natasha Lelenco crafts a bold narrative through wooden coins, reflecting on identity and the elusive concept of value. Her work stands as a profound invitation to reassess our understanding of art’s worth and societal belonging.
Anastasia Lukomskaya
Anastasia Lukomskaya is a visual artist and poet from Moscow, now in Germany, exploring human consciousness and the impact of totalitarianism. Her art, spanning various media, reflects on societal ills and the quest for personal truth in a world of compulsion and conformity.
Visithra Manikam
Visithra Manikam’s ‘Unseen’ is a haunting representation of those living in society’s shadows, a canvas urging us to see the invisible and hear the silent.
Sara Owusu-Ansah
Venture into Sara Owusu-Ansah’s visual narratives, where each layer is a revelation, and each color tells a story of life’s intricate emotional weave.
Gina Peyran Tan
In ‘Masters of Art’, Gina Peyran Tan crafts a video landscape where power, creativity, and mortality converge, challenging viewers with her critical discourse.
Last updated: April 4th 2025
Letztes Update: 4. April 2025