Sonnier Keith installation

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. November 1999 Kunsthaus Bregenz Karl Tizian Platz, A-6900 Bregenz www. Betritt der Besucher die Ausstellungsetage wird er Teil dieser Installation. An dieser Arbeit interessiert Sonnier vor allem, wie der Ausstellungsbesucher sich durch die Rauminstallation bewegt und wie er sie unter den gegebenen, extremen Lichtbedingungen wahrnimmt. .

At the same time he actively involves both the viewer and the surroundings in his works through the use of colored light in combination with shiny, reNULLecting or transparent materials. The works thus receive a progressive, open character. Besides two works from the BA-O-BA series and three other sculptures, this comprehensive solo exhibition will include an interactive video installation, a complex spatial installation with fluorescent light, as well as numerous computer printouts of publically commissioned works by Sonnier of the last few years. In addition, a light installation in the glass facade of the Kunsthaus is planned. .

Although fluorescent light has been an integral part of his artistic work for more than 30 years, what makes Sonnier's work so special is the variety of material that he uses and their formal and topical complexity. The sculpture reminds of the artist's early textile work, but combines it with silk-screen prints of graphic work representing globally connected transmission systems, light- and soundwaves and international stock market prices. On this floor, the visitor truly becomes part of the installation. While walking around in the darkened room between the fluorescent foam elements, his colour-, spatial and body perception changes due to the effect of black light combined with fluorescent colour. With this work, Sonnier wanted to find out how the visitors move through the installation and how they perceive it in the extreme lighting conditions.

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