Martina Geiger‑Gerlach

The Parliament Dreams
A Poetic Picture of the European Parliament

Could a picture revive the much invoked “Dream of Europe”? A romantic, desired image that depicts the Representatives of the European citizens, the Council and the Commission dreaming shoulder to shoulder? The photomontage reconstructs documentary exactly such an exemplary plenary session; all 782 participants have their eyes closed, looking within themselves. The individual portraits were photographed during the sessions (Oct. 2019 - Feb. 2020). As soon as someone in the plenary hall had a present and at the same time relaxed posture, I shot countless series of pictures. The most beautiful snapshot with closed eyes was mounted in the shot of the empty plenary hall, so that in the end the citizens* see the most appealing, thoughtful and discussion-triggering plenary session possible.

Friendly hosts from as many Member States as possible are invited to make active use of the photo work, in exhibitions and/or in the form of salon talks.

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