Stephan Balkenhol |
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Written by KALONSNET Editor |
Published: December 29 2010 |
Introduction: Balkenhol's artistic production of figurative sculptures grew out of the dominant trends of Minimalism and Conceptualism in the 1970s. On the other hand, there is history that goes back to 19 century, where sculptures were presented only as political monuments or iconography. Responding to these contexts, Balkenhol has continued his explorations of figurative sculptures that also embrace the elements of Minimalism. His approaches to depiction than explanation, and the expression for "reality and beauty", have created the poetic works that evoke various emotion, thoughts, and expressions of viewers. Balkenhol's works do not convey specific narratives, but suggest his rigorous engagement in materials. Painted over the chisel marks and splinters, his sculptures are both delicate and sturdy, demonstrating that the artist emphasizes spontaneity. His work, consisting all of materials, process, and spaces, presents a series of the explorations of "being". Concept: Artist Biography: His first exhibition in Japan, "Stephan Balkenhol: Sculptures und Reliefs", was held in 2005 at the National Museum of Art, Osaka and Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery. He is currently holding a solo exhibition at Musee de Grenoble (October 30th, 2010 to January 23rd, 2011, France). His major solo exhibitions at museums include Deichtorhallen Hamburg (2008-2009, Germany), Sprengel Museum (2003, Germany), and The Hirshhorn Museum (1995, Washington, DC). His major group exhibitions include Skulptur Projekte in Munster 1987 (curated by Kasper Konig, Germany), a touring exhibition "Post Human" (1992, curated by Jaffery Deitch), and The 1995 Carnegie International (Pittsburgh). Balkenhol also exhibits extensively at galleries worldwide, including Gladstone Gallery (New York), Stephen Friedman Gallery (London), and Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac (Paris). This is the second solo exhibition at Tomio Koyama Gallery. * The text provided by Tomio Koyama Gallery, Kyoto Opened dates: February 19 - March 19, 2011 |
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