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The Tree Walker

Balancing On The Edge Between Earth and Sky

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The Tree Walker

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The Tree Walker

Balancing On The Edge Between Earth and Sky

Balancing On The Edge Between Earth and Sky

Balancing On The Edge Between Earth and Sky

Balancing On The Edge Between Earth and Sky

Christoph Both-Asmus
Christoph Both-Asmus
Christoph Both-Asmus
Christoph Both-Asmus
1 Campaign |
Berlin, Germany
$856 USD $856 USD 34 backers
2% of $36,625 Fixed Goal Fixed Goal

The Tree Walker - Balancing On The Edge Between Earth and Sky

One day I was looking at the sky out of the window of my 4th floor studio. I could see the tree tops above the window frame. In my imagination I saw myself like a projection balancing almost weightlessly on the highest and most fragile branches. Sinking deep into that dream, reeling; afraid of falling, pushing the thought away, I moved forward over the canopy’s thinnest branches. 

Inspired by my daydream, I will recreate the image of The Tree Walker cinematically. The Tree Walker is in the preliminary stage of becoming a 16mm film. You will see a sea of leaves, the sky and in between me walking seemingly weightless over the highest and most fragile branches of the forest’s canopy layer. I am aiming for it to be screened as an independent film, and as a looped projection within the context of a gallery installation.

I first learned tree climbing – a special rope climbing technique to understand the architecture of a tree, to be able to think of how that day dream could be realized  Since then I successfully made numerous approaches, in research and actualization to achieve that goal, for example by climbing to the absolute edge of a tree top, as documented in the artworks / images available as Perks here in this campaign. You can find more info at thetreewalker.com


How we will use your support

This project is already underway. An R&D grant from Fonds BKVB Amsterdam (now known as the Mondriaanfonds) has helped me lay the groundwork, acquire necessary skills and make the proper research.

Meanwhile, funding is starting to come forward from corporate, private foundation, and civic sources. A production team is in place, we have done site visits and prepared detailed plans.

The Tree Walker is a independent film / art work overseen by me together with the project manager and co-producer. I am determined to make this project happen and I'll do it professionally and in partnership with great people and organizations. You, as an essential part of the plan, will get frequent updates as the event approaches.

A preliminary rain-date for filming in Gabon is set to November 2014. This rain date depends on the success of this campaign. If for some other technical or unforseeable reason the project can't be completed, it will only be delayed, not canceled. We need your help to fly the crew and equipment to Gabon, to pay cinematographers, a balloon specialist and lay plans to get ’The Tree Walker' out in the world so that it can touch and reach the broadest audience possible.


Timeline

  • June: Crowdfunding Campaign 
  • June-September: Pre-production
  • September: Certifications, Visas
  • November: 12 days shooting in Gabon Afrika
  • August-December: Perks ship to Backers


The Perks

There are all kinds of beautiful Perks available to supporters: Postcards; posters; Tote Bags; limited edition photographic prints on Fine Arts Paper and big Canvas Prints of Gabon Africa. I'm also offering a dinner at my studio in Berlin, a chance to get your name on the canopy ballon, and one lucky donor can go with us to Gabon Africa, a one of a kind art experience that will stay with you for a lifetime!


Photo Postcard of Christoph at the outer edge of the tree top


Dossier/Poster 


Canvas Tote Bag



Infrared Photo Print. A3(29,7x42cm)



Photo Print on fine art paper. A2(42x59,4cm)
Choose between color and black&white.



Canvas Print. (60x90cm)



Perks of Gabon

Imagine Christoph balancing on the canopy, weightlessly walking over the treetops. The photo below shows one of the possible locations for the shooting in Gabon. We will fly down a professional photographer to document Christoph’s performance, as well as to take stunning photographs for our supporters.

Six of the best images will be presented for you to chose from. These images will only be available on Indiegogo, in a Triptych (each photograph 42x59,4cm) or printed on a canvas (70x100cm)


   

Moment Of Clarity. (69x73cm)
material: handblown glass, photo emulsion, neon

This artwork came about through research and development of The Tree Walker Project. The handblown glass plate shows how Christoph is trying to defy gravity by climbing to the outer end of the branches.


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Thanks for checking out our project.

Help us make this a success and share this project with everyone you know. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks for your time.

Sincerely,
Christoph Both-Asmus

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Photo Print A3 (29,7x42cm)

Currency Conversion $58 USD
€55 EUR
You'll receive the €30 Perks + Plus a Photo Print on archival fine arts paper. A3 (29,7x42cm) Signed by Christoph Both-Asmus. Only available on Indiegogo. (Shipping Included) (*frame not included)
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A verry big thank you!

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€1 EUR
A verry big thank you for making this project come to life. You will be part of The Tree Walker process from start to finish through weekly updates. Your name will be proudly written on the supporters page at www.thetreewalker.com (you can choose any name you like)
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Photo Postcard

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€10 EUR
You'll receive a signed postcard with a handwritten message from me to you! We will also supply you with weekly updates! and Your name will be proudly written on the supporters page at www.thetreewalker.com (you can choose any name you like) (Shipping Included)
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Poster/Dossier

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€20 EUR
You'll receive the €10 Perks + Plus a poster/dossier(50x35cm) signed by Christoph Both-Asmus (Shipping Included)
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Canvas Tote Bag

Currency Conversion $31 USD
€30 EUR
You'll receive the €10 Perks + Plus a Canvas Tote Bag with a silkscreen print. Signed by Christoph Both-Asmus. Only available on Indiegogo. (Shipping Included)
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Photo Print A2 (42x59,4cm)

Currency Conversion $78 USD
€75 EUR
You'll receive the €30 Perks + one Photo Print on archival fine arts paper. A2 (42x59,4cm) Signed by Christoph Both-Asmus. Only available on Indiegogo. (Shipping Included) (*frame not included)
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Two Photo Prints A3+A2

Currency Conversion $94 USD
€90 EUR
You'll receive the €30 Perks + Two (2) Photo Prints on Archival fine arts paper. One A3(29,7x42cm) and one A2(42x59,4cm) both signed by Christoph Both-Asmus. Only available on Indiegogo. (Shipping Included) (*frame not included)
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Canvas Print (60x90cm)

Currency Conversion $141 USD
€135 EUR
You'll receive the €30 Perks + An Archival Canvas Print (60x90cm) signed by Christoph Both-Asmus. Only available on Indiegogo. (Shipping Included) (*frame not included)
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Canvas Print (70x100cm)

Currency Conversion $204 USD
€195 EUR
You'll receive the €30 Perks + Plus an Archival Canvas Print (70x100cm) and an Photo Print on archival fine arts paper A2 (42x59,4cm) Signed by Christoph Both-Asmus. Only available on Indiegogo. (Shipping Included) (*frame not included)
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Canvas Print (70x100cm)

Currency Conversion $267 USD
€255 EUR
You'll receive the €30 Perks + Plus an Archival Canvas Print (70x100cm) A stunning picture taken in Gabon Afrika in November by a professional photographer. Signed by Christoph Both-Asmus. Only available on Indiegogo. (Shipping Included) (*frame not included)
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Dinner with the artist!

Currency Conversion $366 USD
€350 EUR
Dinner with the artist in his studio loft in Berlin. You+1 are most welcome to a wonderful dinner with the people involved with the Tree Walker project in Berlin. You'll also receive a signed Photo Print on archival fine arts paper.(29,7x42cm) You'll also receive the €30 Perks.
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Triptych - Three Photo Prints

Currency Conversion $471 USD
€450 EUR
Triptych - Three (3) Photo Prints on archival fine arts paper. A2(42x59,4cm) Stunning pictures taken in Gabon Afrika in November by a professional photographer. Signed by Christoph Both-Asmus. Only available on Indiegogo. You'll also receive the €30 Perks. (Shipping Included) (*frame not included)
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Private Screening

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€1,000 EUR
Private Screening of the finished film. You+1 are cordially Invited to the studio loft of Christoph Both-Asmus in Berlin! You'll also receive the €350 Perks.
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A unique sculpture

Currency Conversion $3,139 USD
€3,000 EUR
You'll receive a unique sculpture that emerged out of The Tree Walker project. Only available on Indiegogo. You'll also receive the €350 Perks. (Contact us for shipping information)
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August 2014
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Promote you name/company!

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€6,000 EUR
Promote you name/company! Your name/logo will be displayed on the helium-ballon in Gabon Africa. The logo will be shown in the documentary video about The Tree Walker and promoted together with The Tree Walker project. (Contact us for more info.)
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The ultimate Art experience

Currency Conversion $7,325 USD
€7,000 EUR
We will fly you to Gabon and back from anywhere in the world. Enjoy the ultimate Art experience and fly over the rainforest just like Christoph Both-Asmus (Contact us for more information)
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