KARL KARNER
Spiel mit Florian (Überraschungseier)
Activity Day July 1, 2021
Time: 05:00 – 18:00
Materials: Stone mixture, iron, hammer, spray paint
Together with Florian Conrad-Eybesfeld, Karl Karner spent a day intensively engaged with his series “Überraschungseier”. Made of brittle material, these cylindrical pieces demand physical and instinctive participation. Manual labor is a hallmark of this immersive process – knocking, smashing, discovering. It is a return to behavior widely perceived as childlike, to curiosity and becoming absorbed in an activity. The various creatures and figures that emerge as one nears the surprise implied in the title are integral parts of the sculptures waiting to be discovered inside this fireclay.
Artwork - Déjà vu
Sculpture
Title: Play with Florian
Year: 2022
Technique: Aluminum casting
Dimensions: Approximately 31 cm x 9 cm
Base: 20 cm x 35 cm x 21 cm stainless steel
Transit - Pouvoir
KARL KARNER
Karl Karner lives and works in Vienna and Feldbach, Austria. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna from 2007-2012. His works include sculptures, performance and installations and are exhibited internationally.