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Julius Martin-Humpert

Sacred Soil II (EP),

The Soundwork is based on extensive research into various "power places" in the Black Forest region—places said to possess a special energetic vibration. To explore this, the artist delved deeply into Black Forest shamanism and encountered numerous connections between nature worship, mythology, as well as antisemitic and xenophobic conspiracy theories. The ancient name for the Black Forest, "Abnoba Mons", refers to the Celtic goddess Abnoba, who was revered as the protector of the forest, wildlife, and springs—a Celtic version, so to speak, of the modern figure of Anastasia (W. Megre). During the research, juju martin visited various sites and sacred places to capture their unique atmosphere and mood through field recordings. These recordings form the foundation for three sound works created in the studio.

Throughout the work, we are repeatedly reminded how deeply mythology, nature-belief, and violence are intertwined, forming a recurring cycle that continues to manifest today in misogyny, xenophobia, and antisemitism. Racial theories, cults, and narrow traditional views of land, family, and culture create fertile ground for such ideologies.

The Soundworks formed part of the exhibiton "Who get stung by bees" taking place October 2024 in the Display Gallery, Prague, CZE.
Its part of a larger Installation in collaboration with Jana Slaby.