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About UENO_SYNDICATE Collective



UENO_SYNDICATE is a group of artists from Austria, Germany, France, and Slovakia who met during their residency at Tokyo University of the Arts. Bonded by friendship and a shared vision of collective artistic expression, they have joined forces to create annual collaborative projects and exhibitions.

The collective specializes in immersive art installations that incorporate both visual and performative elements. By blending various artistic media and methodologies, they aim to create unique experiences that invite visitors to actively engage with the spaces and discover new perspectives.

Central to their work are themes of perspective, experience, and memory, as well as the concept of translation. They explore the idea that some words in the languages we speak cannot be translated, placing these untranslatable words at the heart of their artistic exploration.

The artists strive to create atmospheric spaces that foster encounters and performative interventions, offering visitors a chance to interact with and reflect on the art in profound ways.


MEMBERS:

Henning Grundlach // Kathrin Hanga // Hanna Hofmann // Valentin Le Nost // Roman Peter Prostejovsky // Adriana Remiasova // Joanna Zabielska // Henning Grundlach // Kathrin Hanga // Hanna Hofmann // Valentin Le Nost // Roman Peter Prostejovsky // Adriana Remiasova // Joanna Zabielska // Henning Grundlach // Kathrin Hanga // Hanna Hofmann // Valentin Le Nost // Roman Peter Prostejovsky // Adriana Remiasova // Joanna Zabielska // Henning Grundlach // Kathrin Hanga // Hanna Hofmann // Valentin Le Nost // Roman Peter Prostejovsky // Adriana Remiasova // Joanna Zabielska // Henning Grundlach // Kathrin Hanga // Hanna Hofmann // Valentin Le Nost // Roman Peter Prostejovsky // Adriana Remiasova // Joanna Zabielska // Henning Grundlach // Kathrin Hanga // Hanna Hofmann // Valentin Le Nost // Roman Peter Prostejovsky // Adriana Remiasova // Joanna Zabielska //
Crossing Spaces

“Crossing Spaces” was a Immersive Performance Exhibition at Garage Grande in Vienna “Crossing Spaces” invites visitors to enter a landscape where space, perception, and transportation are redefined. Through inflatable structures, transparent materials, installation and performance we create a fluid environment that blurs the lines between physical and imagined realms. Inspired by science fiction and our collective creativity, this exhibition transforms the brutalist architecture of Garage Grande into a dynamic, interactive experience, challenging how we move through and interact with space. Join us in exploring new dimensions—where movement is reinterpreted through light, sound, body and form.

Déjà Vu

“Déjà Vu” was a performance on 22.03.24 at Beaux-Arts in Paris, that explores memory and permanence. Roman tattoos a poem onto a wooden arm, symbolizing the act of etching memories onto an unyielding surface. On three screens behind him, fragmented memories from our time in Japan are abstractly displayed through projection mapping, point clouds and use of 3D scanned objects that also symbolize something new created from it. Accompanying the visuals is the rhythmic hum of the tattoo needle, along with an abstract soundscape. This audio piece is a sonic exploration of memory as well, incorporating manipulated recollections of sounds from our time in Japan—temple bells, distant conversations, and the buzzing of urban life, all filtered through layers of distortion and time.

木漏れ日

“木漏れ日” was the First Exhibition by Ueno Syndicate, showcasing a collective exploration of the experiences of foreign exchange students in Japan. This untranslatable term, which describes sunlight filtering through trees, serves as a metaphor for the fleeting yet impactful moments encountered during this journey. Each artist has interpreted this concept through their own emotions, dreams, and memories, resulting in a diverse range of works that reflect both the beauty and complexity of their time in Japan. The exhibition has been a transformative experience, highlighting the sense of belonging that comes from shared creative endeavors. The overwhelming support from friends and the community at 芸大 has made this event truly unforgettable. For the artists, “Komorebi” embodies not only the light that illuminates their paths but also the connections forged and the memories that will last a lifetime.