Contemporary three-dimensional art from Norway
The exhibition "Real?! - Young 3-Dimensional Art from Norway" opens up new perspectives on contemporary three-dimensional art from Norway. Works by Andrea Scholze, Einar Grinde, Lin Wang and the artist duo Ellinor Aurora Aasgaard and Zayne Armstrong are on display.
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Nordische Botschaften - Felleshus
The five artists present four unique projects that combine different media and conceptual approaches. In doing so, they deal with topics such as materiality, cultural narratives and existential questions, creating a multifaceted view of contemporary art.
The title "Real?!" reflects the exploration of authenticity, perception and materiality. The works on display challenge viewers to question the boundaries between the tangible, the imaginary and the seemingly real.
In her installation "Still Life - Gaze from the East", Lin Wang combines influences from her Chinese childhood with her artistic training in Norway. The work, a three-dimensional still life installation, addresses the European fascination with the Orient and focuses on porcelain as a cultural medium.
In "A Borrowed Horse One Must Soon Dismount", Einar Grinde presents life-sized horses made of black plastic bags that simulate a breathing rhythm using fans. The work refers to the historical importance of the horse in Norwegian agriculture and industry, while at the same time highlighting its transformation into a modern status symbol.
In the satirical installation "The Grind", Ellinor Aurora Aasgaard and Zayne Armstrong take aim at the modern world of work. The work, created "in character" as AI, criticizes the precarious conditions of neoliberal work culture and the blurring of boundaries between private and professional life through mobile technologies.
Andrea Scholze's "Sensing Existence" consists of a group of ceramic sculptures that evoke human emotions and relationships. The work encourages reflection on the place of humans in nature and builds bridges between prehistoric times and possible future scenarios.
The exhibition was first shown in 2023 at the Vigeland Museum in Oslo and is part of Eckbos Legat's anniversary celebrations. The Berlin edition is a cooperation between Eckbos Legat, the Vigeland Museum, Mesén, the City of Oslo and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Berlin.
Admission is free
