NETWORKING

Ghost nets and ghost ropes drift through rivers, lakes, and oceans – invisible traps that threaten wildlife and destroy habitats. All around the world, people collect these nets and ropes along shores and riverbanks. In response to an Instagram call, they sent small pieces for my art project NETWORKING between June 2025 and April 2026.

The title NETWORKING refers, on the one hand, to the submitted pieces of net and rope as symbols of an environmental crisis. On the other hand, it represents the growing network behind the project: individuals across the globe connected by their commitment to clean waters and the protection of nature.

Behind each piece of net or rope are personal stories and people whose actions together form a web of responsibility and dedication. You can see what they’ve contributed to the project further down on this page. To read their stories and view their images, please click this link: Networkers.

NETWORKING in Essex, United Kingdom

From May to July 2026, NETWORKING is featured in the exhibition WASTE by artist Jane Stewart in Essex, United Kingdom. Jane Stewart is herself a participant in the project and is presenting NETWORKING to a wider audience as part of her exhibition.

The display includes two information panels about the project, an overview of the participants and the countries from which the submitted ghost nets and ghost ropes originate, as well as a large collage created from photographs of all contributions received so far.

Via a QR code, visitors can access the NETWORKING website directly and explore the individual contributions, their locations, and the stories behind the submitted materials in greater detail.

 Contributions