Artists Statement

Ksenia Yurkova

scholar visual arts 1.10. – 31.12.2024

What made you apply for the otte1 scholarship?
It won’t be a secret that most artists are in desperate search of support. I am not an exception. Plus, I have a very particular interest as I am curating a residency program by myself. I am always curious to compare how the different residencies function and what they can offer.

What did you work on during your stay?
I worked mainly on the editing of my latest movie, Post-Iron. It is a collaborative production of several artists, so the concentration on the material was demanded. The residency provided these conditions dearly.

What inspired you at the Künstlerhaus in Eckernförde?
The sea. We don’t have this luxury in Austria. I spent all my childhood and teenage years near the Baltic Sea, and I miss it a lot.

What do you take away from Eckernförde for your further artistic development?
I will cherish the precious memory of my long, uninterrupted walks when I could think my thoughts to the very end without fear of being distracted.

What would you like to add?
My deep gratitude goes to the team, which is doing an important job, being present, curious, and supportive.