The tree of good neighborliness - Mosaicked Berlin

<strong>The</strong> <strong>tree</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>good</strong> <strong>neighborliness</strong><br />

A mosaic as a social sculpture in urban areas<br />

I like the idea <strong>of</strong> <strong>good</strong> <strong>neighborliness</strong>. My<br />

vision is the manifestation <strong>of</strong> this thought in<br />

the form and symbol <strong>of</strong> the <strong>tree</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>good</strong><br />

<strong>neighborliness</strong>. <strong>The</strong> creation <strong>of</strong> this <strong>tree</strong><br />

and it spreading around the world, if<br />

possible in all cities around the globe. A<br />

<strong>tree</strong> full <strong>of</strong> variety as <strong>good</strong> neighbors.<br />

Because we really are all one big family. A<br />

family with a very long family <strong>tree</strong> and if we<br />

think <strong>of</strong> our family, we usually wish them a<br />

<strong>good</strong>, happy and peaceful life. We feel<br />

connected.

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- To do something is the manifestation <strong>of</strong> the intention!<br />

- Good <strong>neighborliness</strong> is created through the dissolution <strong>of</strong> the<br />

unknown and willingness to accept the others.<br />

- Tolerate diversity and the differences and give them the space<br />

they need.<br />

- Good <strong>neighborliness</strong> is created if it goes without saying to<br />

wish the others well and maybe even do something <strong>good</strong> to<br />

them.

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I invite everyone to contribute to this.<br />

With this <strong>tree</strong> as a symbol <strong>of</strong> the intention to have <strong>good</strong><br />

<strong>neighborliness</strong>, I want to show that our diversity is what makes<br />

us rich and that we all together show the wish for <strong>good</strong><br />

<strong>neighborliness</strong> in a mosaic.<br />

For this dream to come true,<br />

we proceed from the idea to action:

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<strong>The</strong> Task<br />

One first “Tree <strong>of</strong> <strong>good</strong> <strong>neighborliness</strong>” for <strong>Berlin</strong>.<br />

<strong>The</strong> mosaic is made <strong>of</strong> many parts that are made by as many artists <strong>of</strong> the group Mosaic Artist as<br />

possible, then they are put into an envelope and sent to <strong>Berlin</strong>. (it would be <strong>good</strong> for around 400<br />

artists to take part).<br />

<strong>The</strong>n the mosaic will be installed on a wall in a public space in <strong>Berlin</strong>. All mosaic pieces that have<br />

found their way to <strong>Berlin</strong> will first be documented by me (Britta Lipka) then be sorted and then<br />

mixed. Other artists living in <strong>Berlin</strong> will then together install the <strong>tree</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>good</strong> <strong>neighborliness</strong>.<br />

Everyone will have access to the mosaic in a public space.<br />

If possible, every participant <strong>of</strong> the project is to receive a documentation <strong>of</strong> the whole project in the<br />

end.<br />

Send me you mosaic parts (green leaves for the <strong>tree</strong> top, brown mosaic pieces for the trunk and<br />

colorful fruits our <strong>tree</strong> can carry)<br />

Please make these <strong>of</strong> ceramic tiles and send them in an envelope (25cm x 15 cm / Inch 6 x 8,5) to<br />

<strong>Berlin</strong>, Germany to my address:<br />

Britta Lipka – Mosaik<br />

“Tree <strong>of</strong> Good Neighborliness”<br />

Schinkestr. 22<br />

12047 <strong>Berlin</strong><br />

Germay

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<strong>The</strong> making <strong>of</strong> mosaic parts:<br />

check out the movie on vimeo

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Leaves:

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Tree trunk and fruit:

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Send: like this, this or that :)

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Pack it and take it to the post.

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I am looking forward to all participants, pleas enclose a note<br />

with your name and address (who wants a photo <strong>of</strong> yourself).<br />

I explicitly need this information for the documentation <strong>of</strong> the<br />

project “Tree <strong>of</strong> <strong>good</strong> <strong>neighborliness</strong>” and to send you the<br />

documentation when the project is completed. Thanks<br />

already to all, I am really looking forward to your<br />

contributions.<br />

Kind regards, Britta Lipka <strong>Berlin</strong>, May 2011