Thrasher
09-27-2010, 09:50 AM
Can you tell us something about the artwork you created?
‘The installation is based on a main drawing (untitled, 180x140cm, ink and graphite on paper) which I have digital multiplied in all directions like a kaleidoscope.
After I installed the digital black and white prints on the wall (700x600cm) I covered also found objects (parts of broken cars, broken chairs, lamps, cables, birdhouses) which I assembled on the wall in order to bring the artwork in a third dimension.
It’s hard to entirely grasp the meaning of the work upon first inspection, and that is what makes it come to life. It is the conglomeration of the many perspectives whose ever-repeating details open new, imaginary space through each observation. This way, new pictures and compositions emerge independently of the respective primary world, new pictures, compositions emerge that seek to compose themselves a new upon yet another glance, and are thus set into continuous movements. I try to show that there is not only one reality to a motif. Rather it changes according to the viewing angle of the observer.’
What inspires you?
‘I find inspiration in my everyday surroundings. With my camera I document broken, torn, dilapidated things that appear old and deformed; that have no more significance in the so-called civilization of our world, fragments of complex structures and nature in order to archive them in an ever-growing catalogue of forgotten forms and aesthetic potential that I can draw from in composing my works. Images of transitional processes, mechanical designs and anatomic structures are reassembled in my work and organically grow into fragmentary configurations of overlapping semiotic systems.’
How did the process go? Did you have fun? Did it go smoothly?
‘It took me more than 3 months to finish the installation. The work has been destroyed afterwards. Sometimes we have to destroy things to make new space or to create something really pure and beautiful.’
What are you working on now?
‘As a recent recipient of the Villa Aurora fellows, my other work will be exhibited as part of a group show featuring Villa Aurora grantees of the past five years at the Akademie der Künste Berlin this December 2010.
The Berlin-based publisher, Matthes & Seitz will release 'Blumenstück,' a book project pairing my drawings with the Norwegian Romantic author Henrik Wergeland(1808-1845) 2011. My next gallery solo exhibition will take place at Cream Contemporary (http://www.creamcontemporary.com/), Berlin in 2011.’
What are your plans for the future?
‘Traveling, developing my work, and enjoying life.’
Which other artists do you find inspiring?
‘Anish Kapoor, Atom Egoyan (Film), Agnes Martin, W.G. Sebald (writer), Piranesi, Tomas Saraceno, Yayoi Kusama, Richard Serra, Attila Csörgö, Unica Zürn, Wangechi Mutu, Cyprien Gaillard, Richard Serra, Julie Mehretu,Corot, Courbet, Bonnard, Cy Twombly and many others.’
http://www.blend.nl/db/WAS4c9b3528b4ab3/AbstractDesign2.jpg
Source: http://www.blend.nl/home/bettina-krieg
‘The installation is based on a main drawing (untitled, 180x140cm, ink and graphite on paper) which I have digital multiplied in all directions like a kaleidoscope.
After I installed the digital black and white prints on the wall (700x600cm) I covered also found objects (parts of broken cars, broken chairs, lamps, cables, birdhouses) which I assembled on the wall in order to bring the artwork in a third dimension.
It’s hard to entirely grasp the meaning of the work upon first inspection, and that is what makes it come to life. It is the conglomeration of the many perspectives whose ever-repeating details open new, imaginary space through each observation. This way, new pictures and compositions emerge independently of the respective primary world, new pictures, compositions emerge that seek to compose themselves a new upon yet another glance, and are thus set into continuous movements. I try to show that there is not only one reality to a motif. Rather it changes according to the viewing angle of the observer.’
What inspires you?
‘I find inspiration in my everyday surroundings. With my camera I document broken, torn, dilapidated things that appear old and deformed; that have no more significance in the so-called civilization of our world, fragments of complex structures and nature in order to archive them in an ever-growing catalogue of forgotten forms and aesthetic potential that I can draw from in composing my works. Images of transitional processes, mechanical designs and anatomic structures are reassembled in my work and organically grow into fragmentary configurations of overlapping semiotic systems.’
How did the process go? Did you have fun? Did it go smoothly?
‘It took me more than 3 months to finish the installation. The work has been destroyed afterwards. Sometimes we have to destroy things to make new space or to create something really pure and beautiful.’
What are you working on now?
‘As a recent recipient of the Villa Aurora fellows, my other work will be exhibited as part of a group show featuring Villa Aurora grantees of the past five years at the Akademie der Künste Berlin this December 2010.
The Berlin-based publisher, Matthes & Seitz will release 'Blumenstück,' a book project pairing my drawings with the Norwegian Romantic author Henrik Wergeland(1808-1845) 2011. My next gallery solo exhibition will take place at Cream Contemporary (http://www.creamcontemporary.com/), Berlin in 2011.’
What are your plans for the future?
‘Traveling, developing my work, and enjoying life.’
Which other artists do you find inspiring?
‘Anish Kapoor, Atom Egoyan (Film), Agnes Martin, W.G. Sebald (writer), Piranesi, Tomas Saraceno, Yayoi Kusama, Richard Serra, Attila Csörgö, Unica Zürn, Wangechi Mutu, Cyprien Gaillard, Richard Serra, Julie Mehretu,Corot, Courbet, Bonnard, Cy Twombly and many others.’
http://www.blend.nl/db/WAS4c9b3528b4ab3/AbstractDesign2.jpg
Source: http://www.blend.nl/home/bettina-krieg