My Echo, My Shadow and Me at University of Luxembourg
Our project within Esch European Capital of Culture 2022. The project takes place at the University of Luxembourg and involves over 50 young people, more than half refugees in temporary accommodation and camps.
The exhibition “My Echo, My Shadow and Me” at Maison du Savoir, University of Luxembourg, is the outcome of regular autobiographical workshops led by artist Cristina Nuñez in 2021 and 2022, involving more than 50 people from three groups: a class C.O.P. (students who have experienced academic failure) at the local secondary school Lycée Belval; a group of students and staff from the University of Luxembourg; a group of heterogeneous youth from 20 to 30 years old. The latter group includes participants with substance abuse or mental health issues and others who are migrants, mainly as refugees from countries such as Syria, Eritrea, Somalia and Afghanistan.
During the workshops, participants were steered to work on their identity as individuals and community members, improve their perception of themselves and use technology with more awareness by applying Cristina Nuñez’s methodology: The Self-Portrait Experience (SPEX).
Through SPEX, participants explore their emotions, needs and values through guided questions posed by the artist with a peer-to-peer approach. Then, through various media - such as photography, video, and journaling - they build an autobiographical and community archive.
The project aims to broaden the perception of self and others; foster self-esteem and empowerment; stimulate the creative process for individual and social transformation; improve the relationships between peers, family and society; strengthen a sense of belonging and identity.
FREE ENTRANCE
Exhibition dates
08 November - 31 December 2022
Location
Maison du Savoir
University of Luxembourg, Esch-sur-Alzette
Opening Reception
16 November 2022, 7 pm
Maison des Arts et des Étudiants - Grande Salle
University of Luxembourg, Esch-sur-Alzette
Leading artist and workshop facilitator
Cristina Nuñez
Workshop assistant
Maëlle Gengler
Exhibition curated by
Paul di Felice and Carolina Lio
Supported by
Œuvre Nationale de Secours Grande-Duchesse Charlotte and Fondation Sommer
