Stuttgart artist starts quiet journey for undivided attention

Stuttgart artist starts quiet journey for undivided attention

On June 20, 2025, the Stuttgart performance artist Daniel Beerstecher will start an extraordinary journey through Germany. In a year-long silent hike, Beerstecher plans to explore the immense power of listening and cover an impressive 3,000 kilometers on foot. This innovative action is accompanied by a special focus on silence and inner peace, and is a kind of response to the increasing polarization in our society. Domradio reports.

Before he begins his silence, an artist talk with the art historian Wolfgang Ullrich will take place on Friday in the Saint Maria Catholic Church in Stuttgart. From June 20th to 25th, Beerstecher will be present in and around the church every day from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. During this time he invites visitors to tell him about their concerns - but he will not respond verbally. Add Stuttgarter Nachrichten.

The importance of listening

Beerstecher's goal is to create new connections through undivided attention and deep closeness to people. “I've been silent for a year, but I like to listen to them,” he will wear on a special shirt. For him, art is not only a form of expression, but also a means of dealing with spiritual experiences and inner emotions. Neoteric consciousness illuminated.

This trip is not the 45-year-old's first adventure; Beerstecher has completed various transportation projects before, including a trip through Patagonia on a wheeled sailboat. He firmly believes that deeper connections can be made without verbal interjections. On his hike he will take a notebook and pieces of paper with him for communication, which could later potentially be used to create an art installation.

A path to inner peace

The connection between art and spirituality is a central theme in Beerstecher's work. This symbiosis can lead not only to inner peace, but also to self-discovery - a process that many artists have recognized throughout history. Artistic expressions, it turns out, often promote emotional well-being and provide space for healing and reflection. Domradio highlights.

Beerstecher's silent walk is more than just a personal project; it is an invitation to society to rediscover the art of listening and to strive to build deeper connections with other people. In a world where chatter is often all that matters, this silent journey will certainly be an inspiring and enriching experience for both the artist and his companions.