TABLE OF HOPE
A communal table crafted from the hopes and dreams of
people across different cultures and backgrounds.
A Concept by Meike Ziegler
The Table of Hope is a conceptual table construction project conceived as an avenue for transformative dialogue. It creates space for confronting difficult topics as individuals and as a collective. The core message of this social art project: "We should sit at the same table, partake of life together, and listen to one another...
CONCEPT
A Catalyst for Hope
Crafted from 170 symbolic planks, each inscribed
with hopes from community members, the ”Table of
Hope” conceals these messages within its structure.
The hidden hopes create an invisible tapestry of col-
lective dreams, unseen yet palpably present, symbo-
lizing shared human aspirations.
”Table of Hope” is more than an installation; it is a living, breathing entity designed to provoke dialogue and reflection. By constructing a communal table, Ziegler creates a symbolic space for confronting difficult conversations, both personal and collective. The installation’s guiding philosophy is clear: ”We must come together, share our lives, and truly listen.” The project is dynamic and continually evolving, with each iteration carrying forward the ‘baton of hope’ to a new community.
The first table, created in South Africa in 2014, remains a focal point for dialogue at the District Six Museum.
In Ghana, the second table was ceremoniously hosted by King Odeneho Kwafo Akoto III at the King’s Palace.
The third table, recently established in Lagos at Freedom Park, a former colonial prison, continues this legacy.
The journey is set to continue …
3 Tables of Hope have been built so far
