Start for Advanced

Helene Gelens

In her characteristic rhythmic and sounding language, Gelèns juggles with origin myths.

starting for advanced is one elongated attempt to start again, fresh and with an open mind. But how do you do that? Is the future still glowing? We like to see the beginning fresh, fluffy and green, but that beginning is rarely that uncomplicated. Many a beginning is thwarted by violence and oppression, and today the climate crisis is added to that. Even as a child you have to be quite advanced these days to get started.

In her characteristic rhythmic and sounding language, Gelèns juggles with origin myths. Origin stories that artists, writers and thinkers have devised over the centuries, the everyday and social beginnings and even the big bang are not safe with her. Is it game or resistance? Humor or envy? Perhaps all at once.