The Center of Negativity
«The Center of Negativity» explores unwelcome emotions and the question of why art is full of them. Do artists suffer so much because they have to make art? Or do they make art to fight against their suffering? At auawirleben, the Center offers one-to-one talks in which you can discuss your own negative emotions, thoughts and behaviour patterns with the institute's representative Roger Fähndrich. However, the aim here is not to reduce these like you would in a therapy session, but on the contrary: here your personal negativity is certified. According to your suitability, you will receive a diploma, portfolio or a letter of recommendation.
On 15.5. a closing moment will take place at 17:00 in the festival centre. Here, the diploma candidates will receive their diplomas and, if applicable, share their individual stories and experiences. The Closing Moment is also an opportunity for a wider audience who has not participated in a session to gain an insight into the project. Afterwards there will be the opportunity to talk to the artist over a beer in the festival centre.
Roger Fähndrich from Bern is an artist, musician and performer living in Brussels. After a BA in Fine Arts at the HKB, he completed an MA at the KASK in Ghent. On 7.5. he will also be playing a gig at the Festival Club Grosse Halle as Roger F. & The Structure.
Translation into sign language
The appointments on 14.5. at 15:30, 17:00, 18:45 and the closing moment on 15.5. will be translated into sign language (DSGS). Please book your appointment at con@auawirleben.ch.
Interpreter: Käthi Schlegel
For people with vision disabilities
The performance is shaped as a conversation with the artist. If you attend a performance with an assistance dog, you can of course take it into the room with you.
The closing moment on 15.5. is also understandable without a visual level.
The festival centre is equipped with tactile ground surface indicators.
Relaxed Performance
All performances are Relaxed Performances. The room is not completely darkened. There are no loud noises. You may go out and come back in during the conversation. You are not expected to sit completely still. Babies and children are welcome. There is a table, two chairs and fur in the floor to sit on. The room is designed specifically for the conversations and is 2.5 by 4 metres.
For people with mobility disabilities
The Festival Centre is accessible barrier-free. There is no ramp to «Center of Negativity». The toilet is located at the Metro Parking and is accessible by lift.
Free admission
Booking neccessary under con@auawirleben.ch
Social Story
Social Stories are used as a tool to prepare people for public events such as theatre performances. In our Social Stories you will find a description for each performance, what situation to expect at the venue and what customs apply there. The Social Story (in German) of Waisenhausplatz you can find it here.
- From and with
- Roger Fähndrich
Please book your appointment here: con@auawirleben.ch
Free appointments:
6.5.
7.5.
8.5.
9.5.
10.5.
11.5.
12.5.
13.5.
14.5. (with sign language interpretation)
15.5. 17:00 closing moment (without appointment)