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"Wenn Du mich siehst, dann weine" (If you see me, Weep) are the words inscribed in stones along the River Elbe in Dresden. These stones are called 'Hunger Stones' and are a type of hydrological landmark. When water levels went down severely during a drought, people carved into these rocks as a warning for future generations. Their name comes from centuries of droughts followed by starvation from failed crops. Hunger Stones mark the water level and warn future generations of the likely famine and hardship to come whenever the stones became visible again. Another stone features an inscription "Neplač holka, nenaříkej, když je sucho, pole stříkej". ("Girl, don't weep and moan, if it's dry, water the field".) Several rocks were carved like this from the 15th century onwards in central Europe, especially on the Elbe river in Dresden. Most of these rocks (if not all) have become visible in the ongoing drought.

During the week of The Untold River workshop, August 7-13,2022, Europe was experiencing one of its driest years and several Hunger Stones appeared along the Elbe river where we were working.

The one pictured above was just in front of the Pillnitz Castle, the headquarters of the Design Campus.

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Cast: To throw something forcefully in a specific direction or to cause (light or shadow) to appear on a surface. (1) : to assign the parts of (a dramatic production) to actors (2) to assign (as an actor) to a role or part <was cast in the leading role>
a : to give a shape to (a substance) by pouring in liquid or plastic form into a mold and letting harden without pressure <cast steel> a : to cause to move or send forth by throwing <cast a fishing lure> b : direct <cast a glance>
c (1) : to put forth <the fire casts a warm glow> <cast light on the subject> (2) : to place as if by throwing <cast doubt on their reliability>

 

 


 





 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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Emergent themes:

 
~~~Repeat Patterns ~~~~~ ~~Mass Distribution~~~
~~~~~ Collective Body ~~~ ~~~Fluidity ~~~~
~Transportation of Press~~~ ~ Mobility ~~~~~~~~~
~~~~Designing 1:1 Scale~~~ Intuition ~Imprint~~~~

 

 

 

 

 

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The Untold River, was a 5-day workshop led by Futurefarmers in the framework of „The School of the Untold“ curated by Formafantasma at Design Campus, Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

The workshop emanated around the making of a river-powered printing press. The main water wheel and printing mechanisms were inspired by forms found around the Pillnitz Palace and the handmade graphic motifs were inspired by the Ise-Katagami- paper stencils in the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen collection. Design challenges included mobility of the press, how the water wheel engaged the press and how it involved the public - namely how could the form and function invite people into new relations with the river.

Three working groups formed. In constant conversation, the disciplines of the participants weaved in and out of these groups, forming new constellations depending on the mood or desires of the day:

- Waterwheel - form and mechanism
- Printing press form/function
- Content/Research

       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 


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Participants of The Untold River attuned themselves to various aspects of river; Mercury, Currents, Molecules,
the Arboreal, Silt, Moss, Feathered Friends and Aquatic Life. These roles guided the manifestation of graphic motifs, costumes, scripts and new sensitivities.

Workshop Mentors:
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Amy Franceschini, Designer / Artist
Lode Vranken, Architect / Philosopher

Workshop Participants:
Zhengxiong Rong (Massao) / Product Design, London
Friedrich Brockmann / Architecture, Germany
Tilmann Finner / Design, Computer Science, Germany
Vicki Zhiwei Hong / Textile Design, London
Xiao Ting (Morning Beauty) / Product Design, London
Albert Papenhausen Fusture / Architecture, Germany

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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Waterwheel form inspiration:

THE FABLED CAMELLIA TREE
Pillnitz Park


In 1992 a 13.2 meter high and 54 ton glass house was built to protect the camellia. The glass house is on rails and moves aside in the warm season. A computer automatically regulates the temperature, ventilation, and air humidity of the plant’s winter palace.

 

First Rotary Press
 






In 1801 the Camellia tree was planted by court gardener Carl Adolph Terscheck at the spot in the park of Pillnitz Castle where it is still located today. The plant survived the first winters by being covered and wrapped with straw, blankets, and mats, but later, further precautions had to be taken. To protect the camellia from the cold, wind, and snow, a wooden house was erected around the tree each fall and removed in spring. In January 1905, the wooden shelter burned down due to the boiler house overheating. The extinguishing water froze into an iceberg which saved the tree from the fire. plant survived the fire. It sprouted again the following spring.


Support structures for new trees being planted to replace trees fallen from climate induced disease.
     
         


   
Graphic Motif Inspiration:
ISE-KATAGAMI - PAPER STENCILS FOR DYING TEXTILES
Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresde
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