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Matthias Weischer
Stage
Sept 3 - Oct 17, 2020
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Matthias Weischer is fascinated by illusions of space and his work explores ways of depicting and understanding interiors. Weischer's new paintings continue a layered, collage-like approach with recent emphasis on the figure within the domestic realm. The artist addresses the insentient forms of our surroundings with a sense of devotion, resulting in an enchanting reshaping of their symbolism and perceived function. The online viewing room coincides with the exhibition at GRIMM's New York location
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Weischer's paintings are thick with oil paint, bringing to life the substance of the medium and enriching a delicate balance between emptiness and detail. Currently, Weischer’s compositions draw from stage sets he constructs in his studio, where he considers elements of the decor as characters with different relationships and dynamics. This body of work reflects a continuous search for uniting the emptiness and substance of our daily surroundings.
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About the artist
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Matthias Weischer
Matthias Weischer (b. 1973, Elte, DE) lives and works in Leipzig (DE). From 1995 to 2000 he studied at the Leipzig Academy (DE) where he received his master’s degree in 2003. Weischer is the recipient of numerous awards and scholarships including the Scholarship of the Deutsche Akademie Rom, Villa Massimo, Rome (IT) in 2007. His work is included in institutional and private collections such as; The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, CA (US); Kunstmuseum, The Hague (NL); Museum Voorlinden, Wassenaar (NL); Arken Museum of Modern Art (DK) and Museum der Bildende Künste, Leipzig (DE), among others. Matthias Weischer’s work has been the subject of exhibitions at Kunstmuseum, The Hague (NL), Museo Arte de Ponce, Ponce (PR), Kunsthalle, Mainz (DE), CAC Málaga -Centro de Arte Contemporáneo de Málaga (ES), and Neuer Berliner Kunstverein, Berlin (DE), among others.
Following this presentation at GRIMM, works from the exhibition will travel to the Drents Museum in Assen (NL) where Matthias Weischer - Bühne will be on display from November 1st, 2020 - March 28th, 2021.
- Install views | GRIMM 202 Bowery, New York
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