“Art in a row house” is an art show presenting my works of art in our private home. Some objects are part of our living space, some are shown for the occasion in the specially emptied rooms. The works are for sale or for rent. The exhibition will last at least until the end of June 2027. If this form of presenting art is appreciated, I might extend it to showing art in other homes.
The exhibition “Art in a row house” aims to inspire more people to make room for art in private spaces. Art requires space, on the other hand it creates magical space. I enjoy sharing my living space and art with visitors. During the show our acquired art is placed side by side with my own works.
The exhibition presents works from several periods; the latest works the “magic carpets” dominate the exposition. They reflect my occupation with the “Thousand and One Nights”. Furthermore, they show my strong occupation with the possibilities of supporting objects that miss a base area to ensure free standing. Objects naturally lack the unique human ability to overcome gravity. Those objects that do not have a base area for support require “leaning, laying or hanging”. All my “magic carpets” and steles are supported either by “leaning, laying or hanging”. My favourite presentation of the carpets is however a suspension at an angle, which allows a partial view of the reverse side. The presumed magic of the carpets is given best evidence by having them float.
Most objects from the series “Verblümt” do not need external support. “Verblümt” is commonly used in German to express the artful masking of the unpleasant. The german word uses the image of a flower in the term “Verblümt”. My objects “Verblümt” are therefore stylised flowers. They are placed in niches or in front of the “magic carpets” and serve as witty pointers. The exhibited bronzes often have an integrated support; sitting on plinths they permit the onlooker a roundabout view. They also have the ability to shape a space, fitting in easily with other works of art. You might notice their subtle humour in spite of the seriousness their material emits.
Human attention connects and bonds with art, facilitating an empathic flow. I believe that the added tactile qualities of objects are the refreshing and livening attributes that are responsible for the amazing affinity humans often have with objects. These subtle interactions and unexpected associations fascinate me and I hope they fascinate you too.
The exhibition defines the natural end to my long-lasting occupation with my “magic carpets”. Now, I am keen to encounter new themes and materials.
