How do we as humans shape our (Dutch) landscape, and how does it shape us? What does the soil tell us about the landscape, the people and other living beings making use of it?

During the residency programme Joana experimented with mining and processing clay. With the hands in the mud, she dug into both the history of Flevoland and the current state of the soil. The residency took place in Corrosia, a cultural centre, which remained open for the public during the day consequently making interaction with them an integral part of the work process. Moreover, during the fieldwork, Joana also spoke to residents of Almere offering their perspectives on the city and how it shapes their identity. This in a period of time where both the ‘pioniers’ who moved to a new pre-designed city, the first generation adults who were born there and more recent citizens are living together.