Joseph Raidt, graduated from Royal Academy of the Arts, was selected by the Dutch jury to participate in Lichting 2023.

‘Oma Gertrude’ presents a visualisation of Joseph’s grandmother’s Alzheimer’s. Nine years ago, Oma Gertrude was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. She used to work as a seamstress, a common ground for Joseph to reconnect and communicate with her beyond words. ‘Oma Gertrude’ initiated during a workshop they had together, where they reassembled pattern pieces based solely on her altered perception of “right and wrong”. Her misconception of the purpose and the idea of what a garment can be, made Joseph imagine how Oma Gertrude interacted with the furniture and objects in her home when she was alone.