Mayor Herbert Schönberger (VP) anticipated it at the opening: The work of art is something new for the small village community and of course is not always immediately understood. Nevertheless, it is important to accept changes.
A house in St. Konrad has been weathering for almost two weeks now. It is actually a mesh made of wooden slats that artist Herbert Egger designed. The only inhabitants are said to be plants and animals.
“Global Home” as an initiative of the Capital of Culture
The idea behind it is simple: Wherever humans spread, nature has to give way or change. Things are different this time – but not completely. Citizens should decide on the continued existence of the “Global Home”, an initiative of the Capital of Culture. In St. Konrad, a decision is made as to whether and at what level of weathering the sculpture should be removed. She is still standing.
Author
Gabriel Egger
Editor Upper Austria
Gabriel Egger
