STORY & INSPIRATION
SCENE 1
Meditation Retreat
5 DAYS IN-SELF 2022-12
5-day meditation retreat within the confines of a metal container house in Sabile, Latvia. This solitary experience immersed Erlands in self-reflection and meditation, allowing for the discovery of hidden aspects of the psyche and a deep dive into consciousness.
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Title: Meditation Retreat
Location: Metal Container House in Sabile, Latvia
Room Size: 15m2
Timeline: December 2022 -
Our journey into meditative performances began with a deeply introspective exploration in December 2022. For five days, I immersed myself in self-reflection and meditation within the confines of a metal container house in Sabile, Latvia. This experience, marked by solitude and immersion in nature, allowed me to unearth hidden aspects of my psyche and delve into the depths of my consciousness.
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This experience, marked by solitude and immersion in nature, allowed me to unearth hidden aspects of my psyche and delve into the depths of my consciousness.
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5 hours of meditation per day
3 hours of light during the day
Daily cold exposure in outdoor shower
1-2 light, vegan meals and tea per day
Living in a small metal container remodeled as a livable place. Placed on top of a hill next to a river. Surrounded by forest in deep woods and no neighbors around.
SCENE 2
Artistic Silence
10 DAYS OFF DEFINITIONS 2023-05
10-day silent meditation and art performance at the Agenskalna market Greenhouse in Riga, Latvia. This transformative experience combined Vipassana meditation with artistic expression, pushing the boundaries of self-expression and vulnerability.
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Title: Artistic Silence
Location: Agenskalna Greenhouse in Riga, Latvia
Room Size: 70m2
Timeline: May 2023 -
Building upon this initial exploration, in May 2023, I embarked on a meditative art performance that combined the practice of Vipassana meditation with the act of painting. Hosted at the Agenskalna market Greenhouse in Riga, Latvia.
Finding a right place only 3 days before opening, do to the long timelines in art galleries and unneeded expenses in empty storefronts in Riga. Gave no time to prepare or predict the space and its arrangement. -
this 10-day silent meditation and artistic expression endeavor pushed the boundaries of self-expression and vulnerability.
It was during this period that I realized the transformative power of placing oneself in uncomfortable situations and confronting inner fears.
This period I found a fluid day rhythm. From waking before sunrise with meditation, painting, house care, and reflection time.
And every net day showed me new path how to immerse in this day cycle and create a beautiful experience for visitors and viewers online. -
33 degrees in day and 9degrees in night.
Greenhouse with 360 degree visibility half from street half from market territory.
Open doos during active times in day for visitors to view the process or spend their time in this atmosphere.
Selfcare was available in the Agenskalna markets facilities.
Nature & home atmosphere with lot of plants and transparent fabric room dividers.
7 tables rearranged in as working stations meditative space, tables fro guests or bed.
Space was freely rearranged during each day based on needs.
SCENE 3
Meditative body/art performance
10 DAYS OUT OF_ 2024-03-15 / 2024-04-05
Currently ongoing, this stage involves a 10-day meditative body/art performance at Erlands' studio in Riga, Skolas 2. This phase focuses on integrating movement and artistic expression to cultivate lightness, strength, and energy within the body, collaborating with BAI BAI on experimental glass objects.
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Title: Meditative Body/Art Performance
Location: Erlands' Studio at Riga, Skolas 2
Room Size: 25m2
Timeline: Present (March 2024) -
Presently, I am engaged in a 10-day meditative body/art performance in my studio at Riga, Skolas 2.
This phase of exploration focuses on the integration of movement and artistic expression to cultivate a sense of lightness, strength, and energy within the body.
Collaborating with artist BAI BAI, we have begun experimenting with glass objects that serve as integral components of the performance, including dark-oxidized glass weights and sand-casted glass lamps.
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SCENE 4
Meditative body/movement performance
8 DAYS OF LIGHTNESS 2024-09-15 / 2024-09-22
An immersive exhibition and performance that spans eight days of meditation and interaction with EBWeightLight art objects crerated by Erlands & Bai Bai
The exhibition is a journey of transformation, moving from darkness to lightness, symbolizing the mental clarity achieved through meditation. As part of this performance, artist will be living in the space for eight days, meditating and interacting with the two sets of lamps designed as both art and functional weights.