I will pick up the cat poop in the yard is an homage to those community members whose names were not and are not carved in stone. Inspired by the concept of “noaberschap”, Reutinger invites visitors to fill the church with promises of neighborly aid, using naturally-dyed silks and quilting techniques. In a world with wars waged abroad and at home, this small commitment to bind together acts as a counter force to those who would rather divide to conquer.

Commissioned by Het Resort for Terug naar het begin festival
Photo credit: Rianne Aalbers

I will share my fermented goods, Second hand silk, lac, onion skins
Samen je gras maaien, Second hand silk, lac, tannic acid, iron oxide, onion skins
I will be less noisy, Second hand silk, onion skins, madder, cochineal, tannic acid, iron oxide

Mariakerk Oosterwijtwerd, NL
27-30 May, 2026