Andreas Fischer
17 Oct 2009 - 03 Jan 2010
ANDREAS FISCHER
"Ofen Aus"
17 October 2009–3 January 2010
Opening: Friday 16 October, 7 pm
The Düsseldorf sculptor, ANDREAS FISCHER (*1972 IN MUNICH, 1997-2002 in Gerog Herold’s master class) constructs kinetic objects, machines and apparatuses. His source material mostly consists of disassembled and newly arranged technical devices (entertainment electronics or household appliances) that have been sorted out of current usage and now, combined with similar “poor” and simple wire or wooden constructions, are reborn into a new functionality. The relics, revitalized by meticulous craftsmanship, are never satisfied with the aesthetics of movements and sounds in themselves but, as works, transmit thematic contents: as mechanical “readable” actions, often enough in text form, via sound recordings of text fragments, but also in the form of banners and neon signs. But it is often the viewer’s substantial emotions and expectations that FISCHER takes as his initial consideration, such as a small tent whose opening is turned away from the public and awakes curiosity, only to snap shut when approached (Tente Jalouse, 2003).
Fischer’s machines represent a contemporary and critical occupation with sculpture and at the same time reaffirms the artist’s faith in the utopian and poetic potency of art.The exhibition is the first institutional solo show of the artist, who has participated in numerous, prominent group exhibitions and is represented in renowned contemporary collections (such as Museum Ludwig, Cologne).
Curator: Stephan Strsembski
"Ofen Aus"
17 October 2009–3 January 2010
Opening: Friday 16 October, 7 pm
The Düsseldorf sculptor, ANDREAS FISCHER (*1972 IN MUNICH, 1997-2002 in Gerog Herold’s master class) constructs kinetic objects, machines and apparatuses. His source material mostly consists of disassembled and newly arranged technical devices (entertainment electronics or household appliances) that have been sorted out of current usage and now, combined with similar “poor” and simple wire or wooden constructions, are reborn into a new functionality. The relics, revitalized by meticulous craftsmanship, are never satisfied with the aesthetics of movements and sounds in themselves but, as works, transmit thematic contents: as mechanical “readable” actions, often enough in text form, via sound recordings of text fragments, but also in the form of banners and neon signs. But it is often the viewer’s substantial emotions and expectations that FISCHER takes as his initial consideration, such as a small tent whose opening is turned away from the public and awakes curiosity, only to snap shut when approached (Tente Jalouse, 2003).
Fischer’s machines represent a contemporary and critical occupation with sculpture and at the same time reaffirms the artist’s faith in the utopian and poetic potency of art.The exhibition is the first institutional solo show of the artist, who has participated in numerous, prominent group exhibitions and is represented in renowned contemporary collections (such as Museum Ludwig, Cologne).
Curator: Stephan Strsembski