IDG (2021 ongoing)
When I was 13 the Iron Curtain fell and the German Wall came down. I remember asking myself if it will take another 40 years to let the two Germanys grow together as they once were. Politicians promised this would happen in no time. After 35 years reality suggests it might take even longer.
Having not only lived in the "East" but also being married to a person who was socialized in the GDR, to this day I wonder what the actual differences are. Is there a difference between "East" and "West" or is it just a matter of "regional differences"?
To visualize these questions, I am traveling along the former border between GDR and FRG (West-Germany), photographing on both sides. I have made two trips so far with others to follow. This is a longterm project.