aluminium gold digging shovel and fitting hydration-vest out of welded pe-foil with storage oppertunities for hydration, carbs and spare parts.
Equipment originally designed for extreme expeditions or highly specialized adventures is now frequently used in everyday situations—losing its original purpose in the process. These “overengineered” products arrive “too late” to make any meaningful difference to the experiences we expect them to provide. In the end, the question remains: What are we really searching for—whether during the Gold Rush or on today’s outdoor adventures? Is it material gold, the dream of quick wealth, or is it the symbolic pursuit of meaning, freedom, and identity in a world that is becoming increasingly complex and over-technologized? If one were to set out today on a 24-hour search for gold, starting from the center of Vienna, the question becomes: How much gold could actually be found?
24 h / 57.8 km / 0.09 g of gold / €6.68

materials:
welded PE-foil, aluminium

photo credits:
Werkstätte Digitale Fotografie, Universität für Angewandte Kunst Wien

model:
Lena Heinschink