Sound performance for the opening of The Headquarters, an exhibition curated by Olga Mincinska at Polana Institute, Warsaw, PL.
14th of April 2023,
Stanisława Noakowskiego 16/35, Warsaw
The Guild has been dedicated to preserving building traditions while simultaneously exploring the boundaries and possibilities of craftsmanship. Its members engage in various manual techniques, including writing and performance practices, to emancipate the knowledges dwelling in their craft. Their approach to labour is based on constant experimentation and effective communication, believing that solutions stem from mutual agreement and shared experiences rather than imposed assumptions.
The Guild’s Headquarters houses specialized departments that allow members to continually develop their skills, including Education Department, Industry Department, Shipping Department, Writing Department, Public Relations Department, and Department of Internal and External Affairs. The Guild is now opening its doors to the public, revealing the inclusive and subversive work processes of its members.
Kitty Maria and Elise Ehry join the Guild as unemployed air hostesses. Their services – which often involve injecting absurdity into concrete situations – are provided in the Public Relations Department. They become public spokespersons for the organization, amplifying the voices of physical laborers. In their performances, instead of increasing the rhythmic sound of tools, they make graceful noise.
All photos: Alicja Nowicz