WORTSCHATZ (-RESERVAT) / VOCABULARY (-RESERVE)

The tradition of silo storage has existed for millennia and is practised in various geographical regions, including Afghanistan. In rural communities, these storage facilities play a central role, especially for grain storage and ensuring food security.

The tradition of silo storage has existed for millennia and is practised in various geographical regions, including Afghanistan. In rural communities, these storage facilities play a central role, especially for grain storage and ensuring food security. The benefits of silo storage include sustainability, cost-effectiveness and protection from pests, environmental impacts, as well as extending shelf life.

The reservoir is made from clay and modelled on a silo, representing a point where the past and the future meet. The primary objective of this endeavour is to amalgamate time-honoured artisanal techniques with contemporary storage methodologies. The creation of an analogue storage space, enhanced by Afghan ornaments, symbolises this distinctive symbiosis. The physical embodiment of ideas stands in deliberate contrast to the progression of digitalisation, and the interactive nature of the sculpture encourages contemplation on intelligent storage solutions and sustainability. It invites visitors to the exhibition to reflect on essentials and fosters an exchange between them.