Zeitmaschine is about the instant an image becomes a memory. It allows us to shape its memories, but in turn will manipulate ours. A mirror that projects the uncertainty of the future onto the past. An exploration of the very moment we fail to trust truth.

Materials: beamer, camera, blinking boxes, cables, computers, Max/Jitter, wood, lights, dimmers, canvas.

A group of people gathers in a dimly lit room with exposed brick walls. They are engaged in conversation while looking towards a monitor displaying two portraits. A large round clock hangs on the wall, indicating the time. The atmosphere appears lively, with some individuals smiling and others pointing. The group includes a mix of men and women, dressed casually. A group of people gathers in a dimly lit room with exposed brick walls. They are engaged in conversation while looking towards a monitor displaying two portraits. A large round clock hangs on the wall, indicating the time. The atmosphere appears lively, with some individuals smiling and others pointing. The group includes a mix of men and women, dressed casually.
Two young women with light hair are gazing intently at something out of frame. They are illuminated softly, with their expressions reflecting curiosity and intrigue. The background is dark, adding contrast to their faces. Two young women with light hair are gazing intently at something out of frame. They are illuminated softly, with their expressions reflecting curiosity and intrigue. The background is dark, adding contrast to their faces.
A lively indoor scene shows a diverse group of people gathered in a basement venue. In the foreground, a man leaps enthusiastically in a dramatic pose. Others, including a woman with a microphone, engage with the audience, while a group of friends sits on a couch, sharing drinks and laughing. A large clock is mounted on a wall, and a countdown timer is displayed at the bottom, indicating -33 minutes and -15 minutes. The atmosphere is festive and energetic, with dim lighting and a bar visible in the background. A lively indoor scene shows a diverse group of people gathered in a basement venue. In the foreground, a man leaps enthusiastically in a dramatic pose. Others, including a woman with a microphone, engage with the audience, while a group of friends sits on a couch, sharing drinks and laughing. A large clock is mounted on a wall, and a countdown timer is displayed at the bottom, indicating -33 minutes and -15 minutes. The atmosphere is festive and energetic, with dim lighting and a bar visible in the background.

The Zeitmaschine at the 48h Neukölln Arts Festival 2014 (and all of July as Ke//er decided to just keep the exhibiton open). Some press coverage here and here.

An art exhibit in a dimly lit room features a large clock on the wall and an unusual multimedia display. Several visitors are sitting and standing in groups, engaging with each other. One man is walking past with a smile, while another multimedia screen displays a man waving. The walls are made of exposed brick, and there are artworks hanging in the background, contributing to the gallery atmosphere. An art exhibit in a dimly lit room features a large clock on the wall and an unusual multimedia display. Several visitors are sitting and standing in groups, engaging with each other. One man is walking past with a smile, while another multimedia screen displays a man waving. The walls are made of exposed brick, and there are artworks hanging in the background, contributing to the gallery atmosphere.

CONCEPT, CODING, MASTERMIND: Philipp Hahn. SETDESIGN AND TIME CAPSULE: Hylas Film – Michael Amstad, Marc Backhausen, Philipp Halfmann, Volker Langholz, Benjamin Lützow, Dominik Mader. CAMERA, LIGHTING AND MUCH, MUCH MORE: Tobias Lindner. GRAPHICS: Laura Larini. 2D ANIMATION: Ann Kiernan. 3D ANIMATION: Philipp Busse. STILL PHOTOGRAPHY AND SOUND: Olaf Taranczewski. TIME TRAVELLERS: Anne Stukenborg, Benjamin Lützow, Brian von Kuba and Connie Jensen, Carla Caminati and Fabian Kalker, Dale Phurrough and Dieter Hoffmann, Die Ke//erkinder, Dominik Mader, Gabi, Roli and Karin, Jay, Rocko and Justine Beatty, Johanna Adamová, Judith Klapper, Katharina Hierling, Ludwig Linnekogel, Olaf Taranczewski, Oliver Fox, Philipp Halfmann, Sebi, Stefan Bünnig, Tobias Lindner, Toni and Giorgio, Volkram Zschiesche and Eskindir Tesfay. THANKS: Ke//er and Ke//er L/A/B, Arndt Kühne, Cecilia Hilmer, Chardia Budiman, Claudia Fox, Florian Failmezger, Gal Schkolnik, Johanna Adamová, Jose Marin, Juri von Krause, Lima Heo, Lorne Meder, Manuel Wischnewski, Marcelo Schuster, Marlene Pardeller, Nike Arnold, Oliver Wiehe, Philipp Semmler, Solveig Berg, Susie Rieper, Ulla Ziemann, Valerio Vittozzi, all time travellers, all who have been omitted and also to the many participators and fans!

A dimly lit basement room features a large video screen displaying a surveillance feed of a different room, where two people hold a sign reading "HELP." To the left, a framed painting of a figure with a pipe hangs on the wall. Below the painting, there are decorative wooden chairs, and exposed pipes run along the ceiling. A man stands in front of the screen, appearing contemplative. A dimly lit basement room features a large video screen displaying a surveillance feed of a different room, where two people hold a sign reading "HELP." To the left, a framed painting of a figure with a pipe hangs on the wall. Below the painting, there are decorative wooden chairs, and exposed pipes run along the ceiling. A man stands in front of the screen, appearing contemplative.
An indoor space with exposed brick walls, featuring a large clock on the left side and a portrait on the right. In the center, a freestanding, octagonal structure with a transparent front displays a person looking out with glasses and a suit. The space has dim lighting, with visible pipes on the ceiling and a staircase leading up on the right. A dark doorway is positioned to the left of the structure. An indoor space with exposed brick walls, featuring a large clock on the left side and a portrait on the right. In the center, a freestanding, octagonal structure with a transparent front displays a person looking out with glasses and a suit. The space has dim lighting, with visible pipes on the ceiling and a staircase leading up on the right. A dark doorway is positioned to the left of the structure.
A group of four people work together in a dimly lit, industrial space. One person stands on a ladder, adjusting a tall, partially constructed structure, while another holds pieces in place. A third person sits at a desk with a laptop, surrounded by equipment and crates. A clock on the wall indicates the time, and there are various tools and materials scattered around the room. The atmosphere suggests a collaborative project in progress. A group of four people work together in a dimly lit, industrial space. One person stands on a ladder, adjusting a tall, partially constructed structure, while another holds pieces in place. A third person sits at a desk with a laptop, surrounded by equipment and crates. A clock on the wall indicates the time, and there are various tools and materials scattered around the room. The atmosphere suggests a collaborative project in progress.
A projection of a clock is illuminated on a pair of large, orange panels, which are being held by a person. The background features a textured brick wall and an additional clock mounted to the left. The clock's hands point slightly past 11:00, creating a dynamic blend of light and shadow in a creative space. A projection of a clock is illuminated on a pair of large, orange panels, which are being held by a person. The background features a textured brick wall and an additional clock mounted to the left. The clock's hands point slightly past 11:00, creating a dynamic blend of light and shadow in a creative space.
A whimsical illustration featuring four black cat silhouettes in various poses: one standing alert, one seated, one stretching elegantly, and one crouched with glowing blue eyes. The cats are set against a white background, emphasizing their playful and distinct shapes. The top left corner includes the text "Cat Study Time Machine" in a playful font. A whimsical illustration featuring four black cat silhouettes in various poses: one standing alert, one seated, one stretching elegantly, and one crouched with glowing blue eyes. The cats are set against a white background, emphasizing their playful and distinct shapes. The top left corner includes the text "Cat Study Time Machine" in a playful font.

Early cat study by Ann Kiernan.

A top-down view of a black wheel with a bright red inner rim and a central hexagonal bolt, sitting on a circuit board. The board features various electronic components, including buttons and connectors, and is placed on a light wood surface. Nearby, tools such as pliers and wires are visible, suggesting an electronics workspace. A top-down view of a black wheel with a bright red inner rim and a central hexagonal bolt, sitting on a circuit board. The board features various electronic components, including buttons and connectors, and is placed on a light wood surface. Nearby, tools such as pliers and wires are visible, suggesting an electronics workspace.
A flowchart-style diagram showcasing a visual effects (VFX) composition setup, divided into sections labeled "present," "past," and "lie." Each section includes various parameters and functions related to video processing, such as "jit.gl.slabs," "jit.pack," and others. The layout features interconnected elements with graphical representations, illustrating data flow and control logic for manipulating video layers, effects, and transparency using a visual programming environment. A flowchart-style diagram showcasing a visual effects (VFX) composition setup, divided into sections labeled "present," "past," and "lie." Each section includes various parameters and functions related to video processing, such as "jit.gl.slabs," "jit.pack," and others. The layout features interconnected elements with graphical representations, illustrating data flow and control logic for manipulating video layers, effects, and transparency using a visual programming environment.