christian (he/him) is born in the German Democratic Republic and works as a filmmaker, art mediator and social worker. Through documentary, experimental and essayistic approaches his works are research-based and follow a materialist approach to socio-political processes and movements in the context of (post)socialist socialisation, masculinities and (re-)production work.
The research-based work deals with the materials concrete and oil, focusing on biographical-narrative interviews with factory workers from the German Democratic Republic. It explores how prevailing ideologies are conveyed through the materials concrete and oil and how they affect the areas of work and living in socialism and capitalism to this day. The emphasis is on the resilience practices of the working class in connection with the fall of the Berlin Wall and the post-reunification period.
He is also part of the action based collective rampe:aktion, where he works with friends on transdisciplinary educational practices at the intersection of fine arts, social work, film and art mediation.
Teaching:
University of Arts Berlin
Europe University Viadrina Frankfurt/Oder
Alice Salomon University Of Applied Science Berlin
Art Mediation:
Kunsthalle Düsseldorf (rampe:aktion)
n.b.k – Neuer Berliner Kunstverein (rampe:aktion)
nGbK – neue Gesellschaft für bildende Kunst (rampe:aktion)
Werkbundarchiv – Museum der Dinge (rampe:aktion)
Theater Thikwa Berlin
M.1 der Arthur Boskamp-Stiftung Hohenlockstedt (rampe:aktion)
Klub Solitaer e.V Chemnitz (rampe:aktion)
MPOWER e.V Berlin
KommMit – für Migrant:innen und Geflüchtete e.V Berlin
M.K.C – Multikulturelles Centrum Templin
WassertorMEDIEN e.V Berlin
SolidariGee e.V.
Studying:
University of Arts, Berlin – Art and Media
Narrative Film Class (Thomas Arslan, Juliane Großheim)
Experimental Film Class (Nina Fischer, Lilli Kuschel, Sabrina Labis)
Alice Salomon University Of Applied Science – Social Work
Filmography: Sir Serch – SPRT, 2016, Pilskills – Wer ist der (Figub Brazlevič Remix feat. Rino Mandingo & Doz9), 2015, Grenzen_Weg: Refugees in Hellersdorf, 2015, Lorenz – 40, 2014, Lorenz – Pulsschlag (still yours), 2014, Dixie Burner & Katharsis ft. Sonne Ra – Sanfter Terrorismus Teaser, 2013,
Artist Collaborations: Damion Davis, Marcello, Guilty Simpson, M.E.D, Hiob, Morlockk Dilemma, V.Raeter & Breaque (Ecke Prenz), Sir Serch, Karolina Gerech, Leon Langhoff, Kilian Pohnert, Ralf Petersen, Sophie Gmeiner, Philip Treschan, Mervete Bobaj, Torky Tork, Luk & Fil, Sichtexot, Verrückte Hunde, Lorenz, Pilskills, Doz9, Jay Spaten, Fresh Face, Sonne Ra, Figub Brazlevic, Max Tuchen, Mariandenpodcast, Dexter, Der Plusmacher, Olexesh, Dj Dextar, Rino Mandingo, MecsTreem, Shawn The Savage Kid, Melodiesinfonie, Jazzo, Mettphonic, O.F.D.M, Arvid Wünsch, s.wollen, plukk.inn, Odd Job, Rice Master Yen, Jehst, Blossom, Rain Dog, Gordon Gieseking, Malte MalOne, Victoria Schulz, Verena Brakonier, Jan Barner, Evi Jägle, Pink Viagra,
Labels & Institutions: Musseum der Arbeit, Grenzen_Weg, Sozialismus von Unten, Komm:on, Hände Weg vom Wedding, Unframe Festival, ShureShot Promotions, Jakarta Records, Melting Pot Music, Universal Music, KeeptitMovin, Soulection, HHV, Project Mooncircle, 385 Ideal, O.F.D.M, Wankers With Attitude, Sneaker Freaker, rampe:aktion e.V.,Kunsthalle Düsseldorf, n.b.k – Neuer Berliner Kunstverein, nGbK – neue Gesellschaft für bildende Kunst, Werkbundarchiv – Museum der Dinge, Theater Thikwa, M.1 der Arthur Boskamp-Stiftung Hohenlockstedt, Klub Solitaer e.V Chemnitz, MPOWER e.V Berlin, KommMit – für Migrant:innen und Geflüchtete e.V, M.K.C – Multikulturelles Centrum Templin, WassertorMEDIEN e.V, SolidariGee e.V.