Me Time, 2024

published book, limited edition of 50, 2024 (ISBN 978-82-303-6408-6)

Me Time, solo exhibition & book launch, Studio K POP UP, Stavanger, Norway

In reception Katharina Bjelland presents her new book Me Time. The book visualises Bjelland's online performances accomplished in a fitness tracking app called Strava. The app utilises GPS technology to track and record workouts and generates visual maps for each activity. The maps are shareable with friends and followers who can reply with "kudos" to express support and recognition. Embraced by the fitness community to track leisure activities, Bielland utilises the fitness tracking app to document domestic labour. Her performances resulted in maps that visualise movements during house- and care work within the artist's home, fully embracing the spirit of Strava: "Record. Sweat. Share. Kudos". The maps are paired with texts composed by Bjelland, integrating fragments from user manuals, household management and parenting guides, alongside personal observations. An attempt to make invisible work visible.

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19/04/24 One night only

Photos: Helle Navratil