Maret Anne Sara
Goavve-Geabbil Known for her work exploring global ecological issues, Northern SĂĄmi artist MĂĄret Ănne Sara responds to Tate Modernâs history as a former oil and coal power station, inviting us to view energy not as a resource to be exploited, but as a sacred life-force, sustained through reciprocal relationships. Born in 1983 to a SĂĄmi reindeer herding family in Guovdageaidnu in the Norwegian part of SĂĄpmi, Sara's multidisciplinary practice highlights the impact of Nordic colonialism on SĂĄmi ways of life, exploring the importance of preserving SĂĄmi ancestral knowledge and values to protect the environment for future generations. Goavve-Geabbil honours this worldview, inviting us to embrace the power of SĂĄmi philosophy and science. 'Goavvi' is a snow condition caused by extreme temperature fluctuations due to climate change, leading to widespread malnutrition and starvation of reindeer, while 'Geabbil' signifies the importance of adaptability and mutual support in the face of this ongoing crisis. Often using materials and methodologies derived from reindeer herding, Sara's powerful sculptures and installations which uphold the reciprocal relationship between animals, lands, waters, and humans.
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Goavve-Geabbil Known for her work exploring global ecological issues, Northern SĂĄmi artist MĂĄret Ănne Sara responds to Tate Modernâs history as a former oil and coal power station, inviting us to view energy not as a resource to be exploited, but as a sacred life-force, sustained through reciprocal relationships. Born in 1983 to a SĂĄmi reindeer herding family in Guovdageaidnu in the Norwegian part of SĂĄpmi, Sara's multidisciplinary practice highlights the impact of Nordic colonialism on SĂĄmi ways of life, exploring the importance of preserving SĂĄmi ancestral knowledge and values to protect the environment for future generations. Goavve-Geabbil honours this worldview, inviting us to embrace the power of SĂĄmi philosophy and science. 'Goavvi' is a snow condition caused by extreme temperature fluctuations due to climate change, leading to widespread malnutrition and starvation of reindeer, while 'Geabbil' signifies the importance of adaptability and mutual support in the face of this ongoing crisis. Often using materials and methodologies derived from reindeer herding, Sara's powerful sculptures and installations which uphold the reciprocal relationship between animals, lands, waters, and humans.
