ART Habens Nicolas Vionnet viewer to perceive both components simultaneously .
The installation in my view is an oddity among my works . This project was shown in the socalled art box , a typical white cube in the shape of a container that is shown in different locations in the city of Uster . Due to the physical presence oft the box , there was already an existing hierarchy , which I could not prevent . However , I wanted to follow a particular path . Many artists before me have used the box a simple white cube to showcase their existing works . In no case I wanted to do the same . I have decided to give the box a new residential function and to turn it into a retirement home . The whole room was papered , the walls were decorated with old family photos and at the door there was a cloak hanging . In between , the phone rang and you could hear the radio . The people have actually thought that the box is inhabited . By the way : the work ' s title referred to the same-named book from Georges Steiner , an American literary critic , essayist and philosopher
Absolutely . An artist needs an audience ; I think that ' s probably one of the most important things . I want that my work can be seen ! Art is destined to be shared ! It is not that much important to me that I can sell my work , however , I am more interested to exhibit my work in a professional context and on a regular basis . Sales may of course also have a negative influence on the artist ' s way of working . Many artists argue that they are completely independent - I see that as utterly false . Let ' s be honest : If you feel a large interest and for example you can sell a complete series of works at once , there is a high probability that you go back to your studio and start working on similar pieces again . I think this is quite normal .
I would like to thank you for your interest . My work is currently shown at several locations . At the Kulturort Galerie Weiertal ( Winterthur , ending on September 7,2014 ) I present two installation works in a magnificent park ( one of the works is the above mentioned ). Furthermore I participate in a group show entitled Small Works at Trestle Gallery ( Brooklyn , New York , July 18 – August 22 , 2014 ). There will be a group show entitled Trovato , non veduto at Ausstellungsraum Klingental ( Basel , November 1 – 16 , 2014 ). Moreover I am very excited to do another project together with Wouter Sibum ( Rotterdam ). We will present a major intervention in the sea as part oft he 4th Biennial Aarhus exhibit called Sculpture by the sea . This show will start in June 2016 . You are cordially invited to visit my website www . nicolasvionnet . ch , where you can find more information and all exhibition dates .
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