ABK Ensemble

1:8/4/2 is a tabletop fountain designed to ritualize the act of pouring and sharing water. Placed at the center of the table, the fountain becomes a quiet stage for presence, generosity, and togetherness. Its name reflects its function: one vessel fills eight, four, or two glasses simultaneously – depending on how many people are gathered.

Water flows through a network of transparent glass channels, descending from the central source into the waiting cups below. The entire installation rests on a mirrored surface, which functions like an intangible tablecloth – reflecting the structure and the people around it. The transparency of the materials allows the water itself to take visual precedence, as if suspended in midair.

With 1:8/4/2, Anne Kraft transforms a simple act into a performative gesture. It’s not just about quenching thirst – it’s about acknowledging water as a shared, precious resource. The fountain is „drunk dry“ together, marking a collective pause in the flow of the day – a small, graceful ceremony of attention and care.