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Die Kinderinsel (2018–2022)
Am Anfang von allem
2018. Auf der Suche nach einem Spielplatz mitten in der Natur, einem kleinen Paradies für Kinder, entdeckte ich diesen wilden Winkel der Breusch... Der Ort war perfekt, magisch, aber völlig verschmutzt.
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The Bruche in autumn. Its course is obstructed by logs, branches, and various debris.
From closer up, the sheer quantity of refuse floating on the water’s surface becomes more distinct.
At this time of year, the river has returned to its bed. In the interim, it has deposited a significant amount of debris along its banks, near the site of the future 'Children’s Island.' It will be necessary to wait until winter to retrieve the floating waste, and then to use the current itself to clear away the log jams.
The Bruche in autumn. Its course is obstructed by logs, branches, and various debris.
From closer up, the sheer quantity of refuse floating on the water’s surface becomes more distinct.
At this time of year, the river has returned to its bed. In the interim, it has deposited a significant amount of debris along its banks, near the site of the future 'Children’s Island.' It will be necessary to wait until winter to retrieve the floating waste, and then to use the current itself to clear away the log jams.
The Bruche in autumn. Its course is obstructed by logs, branches, and various debris.
From closer up, the sheer quantity of refuse floating on the water’s surface becomes more distinct.
At this time of year, the river has returned to its bed. In the interim, it has deposited a significant amount of debris along its banks, near the site of the future 'Children’s Island.' It will be necessary to wait until winter to retrieve the floating waste, and then to use the current itself to clear away the log jams.
The Bruche in autumn. Its course is obstructed by logs, branches, and various debris.
From closer up, the sheer quantity of refuse floating on the water’s surface becomes more distinct.
At this time of year, the river has returned to its bed. In the interim, it has deposited a significant amount of debris along its banks, near the site of the future 'Children’s Island.' It will be necessary to wait until winter to retrieve the floating waste, and then to use the current itself to clear away the log jams.
The Bruche in autumn. Its course is obstructed by logs, branches, and various debris.
From closer up, the sheer quantity of refuse floating on the water’s surface becomes more distinct.
At this time of year, the river has returned to its bed. In the interim, it has deposited a significant amount of debris along its banks, near the site of the future 'Children’s Island.' It will be necessary to wait until winter to retrieve the floating waste, and then to use the current itself to clear away the log jams.
The Bruche in autumn. Its course is obstructed by logs, branches, and various debris.
From closer up, the sheer quantity of refuse floating on the water’s surface becomes more distinct.
At this time of year, the river has returned to its bed. In the interim, it has deposited a significant amount of debris along its banks, near the site of the future 'Children’s Island.' It will be necessary to wait until winter to retrieve the floating waste, and then to use the current itself to clear away the log jams.
The Bruche in autumn. Its course is obstructed by logs, branches, and various debris.
From closer up, the sheer quantity of refuse floating on the water’s surface becomes more distinct.
At this time of year, the river has returned to its bed. In the interim, it has deposited a significant amount of debris along its banks, near the site of the future 'Children’s Island.' It will be necessary to wait until winter to retrieve the floating waste, and then to use the current itself to clear away the log jams.
The Bruche in autumn. Its course is obstructed by logs, branches, and various debris.
From closer up, the sheer quantity of refuse floating on the water’s surface becomes more distinct.
At this time of year, the river has returned to its bed. In the interim, it has deposited a significant amount of debris along its banks, near the site of the future 'Children’s Island.' It will be necessary to wait until winter to retrieve the floating waste, and then to use the current itself to clear away the log jams.
The Bruche in autumn. Its course is obstructed by logs, branches, and various debris.
From closer up, the sheer quantity of refuse floating on the water’s surface becomes more distinct.
At this time of year, the river has returned to its bed. In the interim, it has deposited a significant amount of debris along its banks, near the site of the future 'Children’s Island.' It will be necessary to wait until winter to retrieve the floating waste, and then to use the current itself to clear away the log jams.
The Bruche in autumn. Its course is obstructed by logs, branches, and various debris.
From closer up, the sheer quantity of refuse floating on the water’s surface becomes more distinct.
At this time of year, the river has returned to its bed. In the interim, it has deposited a significant amount of debris along its banks, near the site of the future 'Children’s Island.' It will be necessary to wait until winter to retrieve the floating waste, and then to use the current itself to clear away the log jams.
Vom Chaos zum Licht
Der Ort war entstellt. Ich musste ihm seine ursprüngliche Schönheit zurückgeben! Ein unbewusster Vorwand?
Ich verbrachte daraufhin vier Jahre damit, ihn zu säubern und zu einer glücklichen Insel zu machen. Im Winter half mir die Hochwasserströmung dabei, die Baumstämme zu bewegen und den Flusslauf freizulegen. Den Rest der Zeit arbeitete ich mit aller Kraft, unterstützt von einem Greifhaken und geschützt durch einen Tauchanzug, entfernte den Müll, der entfernt werden konnte, holte das Holz aus dem Wasser und gestaltete die Ufer neu.
Die Aufgabe erschien mir nebensächlich, und der Unrat war mir gleichgültig...
Ich spielte mit dem Fluss! Er trug mich und umhüllte mich, mit Kraft und Zartheit. Er heilte meine Seelenunruhe in der sanften Umarmung eines sinnlichen Tanzes. Was könnte man sich mehr wünschen? Momente der Gnade!
Zufall? In der Zwischenzeit entdeckte ich den Roman „Siddharta“ von Hermann Hesse. Eine Offenbarung...
Children's Island, January 2021. The Bruche River is at high water.
Children's Island, January 2021.
Children's Island, January 2021.
The Bruche flows in complete freedom.
The Bruche flows in complete freedom.
January 2021. Children’s constructions from autumn are trapped in the frozen sand. The Bruche has receded.
The Bruche River flows freely once again in this early spring of 2021. The few logs remaining in place now serve as bridges to cross on dry foot.
View of the banks of Children's Island. Easter 2021.
The main course of the Bruche at Easter 2021.
May 2021. The Bruche flows peacefully.
It was from this angle that I first discovered the place in the autumn of 2018. Here is the site restored to its full magic, two and a half years later.
Spring 2021. General view of Children’s Island with the liberated river course and the branch tipi taking shape. The torii will be installed shortly thereafter behind the tipi.
Children's Island, January 2021. The Bruche River is at high water.
Children's Island, January 2021.
Children's Island, January 2021.
The Bruche flows in complete freedom.
The Bruche flows in complete freedom.
January 2021. Children’s constructions from autumn are trapped in the frozen sand. The Bruche has receded.
The Bruche River flows freely once again in this early spring of 2021. The few logs remaining in place now serve as bridges to cross on dry foot.
View of the banks of Children's Island. Easter 2021.
The main course of the Bruche at Easter 2021.
May 2021. The Bruche flows peacefully.
It was from this angle that I first discovered the place in the autumn of 2018. Here is the site restored to its full magic, two and a half years later.
Spring 2021. General view of Children’s Island with the liberated river course and the branch tipi taking shape. The torii will be installed shortly thereafter behind the tipi.
Children's Island, January 2021. The Bruche River is at high water.
Children's Island, January 2021.
Children's Island, January 2021.
The Bruche flows in complete freedom.
The Bruche flows in complete freedom.
January 2021. Children’s constructions from autumn are trapped in the frozen sand. The Bruche has receded.
The Bruche River flows freely once again in this early spring of 2021. The few logs remaining in place now serve as bridges to cross on dry foot.
View of the banks of Children's Island. Easter 2021.
The main course of the Bruche at Easter 2021.
May 2021. The Bruche flows peacefully.
It was from this angle that I first discovered the place in the autumn of 2018. Here is the site restored to its full magic, two and a half years later.
Spring 2021. General view of Children’s Island with the liberated river course and the branch tipi taking shape. The torii will be installed shortly thereafter behind the tipi.
Als wäre es ein Hauch von Festlichkeit
Im Laufe der Zeit hatte sich das Flussbett, nun von Fesseln befreit, gewandelt und gab nach und nach von den Elementen geformte Holzstücke frei. Ich schwankte zwischen Überraschung und Staunen. Wahre Schätze offenbarten sich mir! Zarte Geschenke meiner Initiatorin, der ich in meinem stillen Gespräch dankte und versprach, ein Torii* zu errichten.
Viel später, am Ende einer weiteren langen Reifephase, gebar diese dem Wasser entrissenen Stücke meine erste Sammlung „Die Geburt des Selbst“ und daraufhin die Serie „An der Schwelle“.
My favorite view of the Children's Island at the end of its landscaping, as the Bruche river flows quietly around it. February 2021.
The torii and the teepee on Children's Island in the background, with the Bruche river flowing peacefully in the center.
Children's Island with the teepee, the torii, and children's cabins. February 2022.
Children's Island, January 2022. The torii is in the foreground, the teepee in the second plane on the left, and the slightly flooded Bruche river flows freely in the background.
May 2021. Planing and preparing the tenons and mortises in my garage. All done by hand.
Children's Island, May 2021. The torii lies on the grass, ready to be assembled.
Children's Island, May 2021. The torii assembled and erected with the help of my favorite 'assistants.' Only the top lintel, lying on the ground, is missing.
Overview of Children's Island with the torii in the center and the teepee under construction on the right. The riverbank developments are still clearly visible. An arm of the Bruche meanders in the foreground. A log still serves as a "bridge" over the water. Another log was carried by the flood onto the "platform" that serves as a playground for the children. May 2021.
Children playing near the cabins on Children's Island, December 2021.
The torii and the children's cabins in the background, in winter. January 2022.
My favorite view of the Children's Island at the end of its landscaping, as the Bruche river flows quietly around it. February 2021.
The torii and the teepee on Children's Island in the background, with the Bruche river flowing peacefully in the center.
Children's Island with the teepee, the torii, and children's cabins. February 2022.
Children's Island, January 2022. The torii is in the foreground, the teepee in the second plane on the left, and the slightly flooded Bruche river flows freely in the background.
May 2021. Planing and preparing the tenons and mortises in my garage. All done by hand.
Children's Island, May 2021. The torii lies on the grass, ready to be assembled.
Children's Island, May 2021. The torii assembled and erected with the help of my favorite 'assistants.' Only the top lintel, lying on the ground, is missing.
Overview of Children's Island with the torii in the center and the teepee under construction on the right. The riverbank developments are still clearly visible. An arm of the Bruche meanders in the foreground. A log still serves as a "bridge" over the water. Another log was carried by the flood onto the "platform" that serves as a playground for the children. May 2021.
Children playing near the cabins on Children's Island, December 2021.
The torii and the children's cabins in the background, in winter. January 2022.
My favorite view of the Children's Island at the end of its landscaping, as the Bruche river flows quietly around it. February 2021.
The torii and the teepee on Children's Island in the background, with the Bruche river flowing peacefully in the center.
Children's Island with the teepee, the torii, and children's cabins. February 2022.
Children's Island, January 2022. The torii is in the foreground, the teepee in the second plane on the left, and the slightly flooded Bruche river flows freely in the background.
May 2021. Planing and preparing the tenons and mortises in my garage. All done by hand.
Children's Island, May 2021. The torii lies on the grass, ready to be assembled.
Children's Island, May 2021. The torii assembled and erected with the help of my favorite 'assistants.' Only the top lintel, lying on the ground, is missing.
Overview of Children's Island with the torii in the center and the teepee under construction on the right. The riverbank developments are still clearly visible. An arm of the Bruche meanders in the foreground. A log still serves as a "bridge" over the water. Another log was carried by the flood onto the "platform" that serves as a playground for the children. May 2021.
Children playing near the cabins on Children's Island, December 2021.
The torii and the children's cabins in the background, in winter. January 2022.
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