„Dinghy“

1 Balancing boat 165 cm x 55 cm x 30 cm, 1 dice 30 x 30 x 30 cm
18 cylinder in 3 different colors and 3 different diameters, 30 cm high

Who will manage to stack the most refugees in the boat before it tips over? The classic among the balancing games promotes fine motor skills, concentration and understanding of color.

This artwork is inspired by an old simple wooden game, which usually comes in all kind of shapes, colors and designs. Two or more players battle against each other by rolling the dice and then choose a cylinder in the given color to put it on top of the balancing part. It may not tipp over, otherwise the player has lost the game. It is getting more difficult as higher it gets and as longer you play.

But what I see is a boat and people wearing life vests.

Background: The flight across the Mediterranean Sea to the EU is a migration movement from the Near and Middle East and North Africa. The route is considered the most dangerous route for migrants in the world. Thousands of people drown in the Mediterranean every year. You´ll find more information at WIKIPEDIA.