Dachstein Apology (2008)

Dachstein Apology (2008)

Dachstein Apologie

This intervention was carried out during a residency at the Dachstein glacier in Austria. Although situated in a National Park, the area is overrun by tourists throughout the entire year, and becomes increasingly polluted. Furthermore, it is used for a growing number of cultural events.
The “letter” was installed close to a popular ski slope and visible from the restaurant at the cable car mountain station for six hours on 1st April 2008. The writing faced away from the spectators and towards the surrounding mountains and the skies. The transparent sheet was fixed onto the surface of the glacier; under the black letters the snow melted by about 5 cm, due to the sun’s radiation. The “engraving” remained visible until late in the evening.

English translation of the text:
To whom it may concern.
Thank you very much for the most enjoyable stay. Please accept my apologies for the damage done. With kind regards, J. Jozwiak