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Jasmin Werner's 'Scarecrow Tactics' at Viborg Kunsthal

exhibition · 2026-08-07

The solo exhibition 'Scarecrow Tactics' by Jasmin Werner at Viborg Kunsthal delves into themes of migration, borders, and the regulation of movement. Utilizing the scarecrow as a central theme, Werner critiques European migration policies, focusing on issues of temporariness and bureaucracy. Participants engaged in workshops to craft scarecrows, which were presented as sculptural figures that unveil social codes. The installation features a sound work by Bradley Davies, inspired by agricultural deterrent methods, alongside The Net (2016), a green safety net that organizes movement. Enlarged seed casts emphasize ecological processes affected by cross-border migrations. 'Scarecrow Tactics' questions the notion of 'native,' highlighting its historical context. Werner, a German-Filipino artist, has studied at HfG Karlsruhe, Gerrit Rietveld Academie, and Städelschule, showcasing her work globally.

Key facts

  • Exhibition: 'Scarecrow Tactics' at Viborg Kunsthal
  • Artist: Jasmin Werner, German-Filipino, based in Berlin and Hamburg
  • Location: East wing of Viborg Kunsthal
  • Theme: Migration, borders, and mechanisms of control
  • Workshops: Participants created scarecrows collaboratively
  • Sound piece by Bradley Davies based on acoustic deterrent systems
  • Includes 'The Net' (2016), a green construction safety net
  • Enlarged casts of seeds from plants dispersed by wind, animals, and human activity

Entities

Artists

  • Jasmin Werner
  • Bradley Davies

Institutions

  • Viborg Kunsthal
  • HfG Karlsruhe
  • Gerrit Rietveld Academie
  • Städelschule (Hochschule für Bildende Künste)

Locations

  • Viborg
  • Denmark
  • Berlin
  • Germany
  • Hamburg
  • Karlsruhe
  • Amsterdam
  • Netherlands
  • Frankfurt am Main

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