Initiated the initial stage of the undertaking by fashioning a novel concept
Explorin' the dang ol' smartphone day and night, ain't we? Life's a never-ending scroll, with the cloud filled to the brim with pictures and vids we'll probably forget faster than our poor, dusty grandma's album. And it's shakin' things up, even in the art world.
At KIT, the young gallery under Mannesmannufer, five grads from Düsseldorf Academy's Academy have turned digital templates into three-dimensional objects, installations, experiences. Catch 'em all in "RAW," just like you'd catch 'em Pokémon!
Johannes Raimann, a Viennese chap, dives deep into photography's nitty-gritty. "Photography's got a metallic soul," he claims, and creates a silvered square on forged steel that slowly turns black, nodding to old developer tech.
Modern tech's the muse for Ulrike Kazmaier, based Düsseldorf way. Watch digitally painted hands strut their stuff on double-sided monitors, makin' moves you'll recognize from your daily smartphone sessions. In a geeky twist, she's crafted portraits of these insignia on a wall tapestry of pixels and a kneaded gypsum sculpture fit for a video game villain.
Dylan Maquet, the Frenchman, takes command of the space with his bold works. One series, "Tired Painting," paints dark, transparent images of cozy quarantine scenes on massive, steel-supported textiles. An eerie feeling of Melancholy’s breathin' down your neck. Across the room, geometric wall art reminiscent of the old constructivists pops up, like a crosshair from a Photoshop target.
Lastly, Moritz Riesenbeck's work centers on tales of humans. He constructs a sculptural space for a story of dementia's dissolution. Gleamin', dark wooden wardrobes, empty shelves, a bed that opens like a coffin's lid, and photographs taken by forgetful hands. A dishcloth with a forgotten flat's floor plan hangs at the entrance, amongst empty papers and a collection of psychologist interviews. Listen closely, and you'll hear fragments of thoughts like, "Colors, they dance in my head. Where's the bucket? I must sweep away the dust."
Artist Johannes Raimann provides virtual tours and commentaries on the work of these digital innovators.
So grab your tickets, head on down to KIT at Mannesmannufer 1b, 'cause "RAW" is on display from now until September 24, open Tuesdays through Sundays, 11 am - 6 pm, just 4 euros a pop. Don't forget to check their official website for all the details: www.kunst-im-tunnel.de
Technology is a significant influence on the art pieces at KIT, as demonstrated by Johannes Raimann's silvered square on forged steel that pays homage to old developer technology.
Modern trabks (works) of Dylan Maquet, such as his "Tired Painting" series, are painted onto massive steel-supported textiles, reminiscent of digital images viewed on smartphone screens.
