Frederik Marks

About two weeks ago my time at @fabricaresearchcentre came to an end. My heart remains full. I’ve met the most amazing group of people from all over the world. At times it was a battle with myself, and with the institution, and at other times, just a relaxed day at Lago di Santa Croce. I will forever stay grateful to have been able to participate in this residency and for the wonderful group of people, I’ve made friends with.

For the Fabrica 30 reunion, a festival celebrating the 30th anniversary of the residency, I decided to photograph our entire group using a method developed by Ira Cohen. In his project ‘Into the Mylar Chamber’, he used a mirrored foil to bend faces and bodies. ‘How to Swallow an Eye from a Face’ was installed at the heart of Tadao Ando‘s Fabrica, establishing our group of residents as the hosts of the festival and welcoming all visitors. Each resident chose their outfit and pose, reflecting on their personality.

How to Swallow an Eye from a Face, 2024
18 102x230cm prints on Nautical Fabric

I want to give special thanks to
@carlosmcasas @francescaperp @ashley_tofu @joe.habben and @innominatevivek for coordinating this year’s ‘Kinship’ semester

@iya.png_ for staying fierce and unshakable during times of struggle and for letting me take one of the most badass portraits I’ve ever taken.

@batman_zavareze for helping me figure out where and how to install my work.

@veneziarocco for recommending the fabric.

@carlosmcasas for trusting me with this special space above the Agora of Fabrica.

@e__tat @juulvdzandt for the constant graphic design support.

& all Fabricanti for making this time special and for trusting me to take their portrait.