Go to Norwegen Marianne Projekt (German)

Work residency grants of the Foundation Lademoen Kunstnerverksteder (LKV), Trondheim/Norway from 2024 - 2028.

As part of the "International Artist Residency Program", Christiane Schwarze and her duo partner Eva Batt will be able to work on their "Marianne Project" over a longer period of time.

Extensive research forms the basis for the development of literary-musical associations, which will be premiered in 2027 in collaboration with local musicians* in Norway. 

*Already making plans with the Duo Växla: Hanne Dyrendahl Seter (clarinet, Hardanger fiddle, vocals) & Astrid Hanson Wallgren (cello, vocals).

Details

It is a multi-year artistic exploration of the life and work of the painter Marianne Lichtwald Hallbauer (1903 –1991) who emigrated from Germany to Norway – a project Christiane and Eva began in 2024 during their first artist residency at Lademoen Kunstnerverksteder (LKV) in Trondheim.

Touched by Marianne's expressive painting style and her deep, perceptible connection with nature and people, the first poetic lines and melodic sounds immediately took shape in the thoughts of the writer and the composer. 

Profoundly moved by Marianne’s biography, and through intensive research with the support of institutions, such as Ringve Music Museum, art associations, galleries and conversations with contemporary witnesses who knew Marianne, the duo TonSatz began creating the first poems and compositions – not in a documentary sense, but as free artistic reflections and associations.

Ongoing research will allow Christiane and Eva to explore further dimensions and create additional works.

Looking ahead to 2027 and 2028, they plan to present a poetry and music cycle in Trondheim and the region of Trøndelag and Innlandet – a tribute to Marianne Lichtwald Hallbauer, to remember and honour her life and work.
(Look at: Termine/Events).

Read also: 
Selbyggen Newspaper Interview July 2025

The "Marianne Project" will be supported with additional granted Artist-in-Residencies:

2026 (May/June) at the Lademoen Kunstnerverksteder Foundation (LKV), Trondheim/Trøndelag/Norway
2027 (June/July/August) at the Lademoen Kunstnerverksteder Foundation (LKV), Trondheim/Trøndelag/Norway
2027 (September) or 2028 (June) at the City of Folldal/Innlandet/Norway
2028 (July/August/September) at the Lademoen Kunstnerverksteder Foundation (LKV), Trondheim/Trøndelag/Norway