The N. N. Motherland Art Project is a plea to travel through time. N.N. stands for Nomen Nescio, the Latin expression that emerges in genealogical research and literally means "I don't know the name" or “name unknown". It leads to a dead end, because the person's origins cannot be determined. In another context N/N is referring to "Nature versus Nurture", an equally unanswered question of what is innate and what is learned from the environment. I take both concepts with me on my journey. Come along, we will go back to the beginning [Nature/Motherland] and I will show you where the not knowing resides. (2) do not look or think, but observe and perceive... check it out (1) trying to connect the present/new -and- the past/old... check it out (0) retrospective: look back, think forwards... check it out 2025: new recycled work, a mix from the NO STORY book ("Marvellous Works" 2006-2009) placed on a textile collage ("Invisible" 1996-2001). see old projects this page was last modified on 23 december 2025