‘Ruled by Resources’
Celine Pilch
Archaeobotanical studies
2025
Isolation,
Limitation,
Concentration,
Uniqueness.
The island—a contained space, a place of longing, a unique ecosystem both isolated and connected to the world by water and air.
I would like to explore two defining characteristics of the island: the limited amount of resources and its distinctive plant life. By investigating the history of Failaka through archaeobotanical studies, I hope to gain a deeper understanding of the native flora. With this knowledge, I will collect and incorporate local materials into my work.
"Ruled by Resources," focuses on using materials naturally present on the island. This aligns with the need to rethink our relationship with the environment - not only by consuming less, but also by using materials that can easily return to nature's cycle.
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Celine Pilch
Céline Pilch is an artist, media scientist and art educator specializing in experimental photography.
Growing up between northern Germany and southern France, she developed a passion for different cultures and languages. Her recent travels through the Middle East and Europe, exploring Jordan, Egypt and Lebanon, have strongly influenced her work.
Her artistic practice is based on experimentation and discovering beauty in the everyday. She is particularly interested in botanical structures and the transformative effects of UV light on chemical processes. She is currently focusing on a project that investigates visibility and the category of order, as well as the conditions under which something is present or absent.
