Acceleration time of desire
2022
Leopold Museum, Vienna
04.11.2022 – 11.12.2022
The group of current sculptures on show at the exhibition explores the complex,future-orientated issue of human beings and machines. Whereas Gatzkan deployshigh-tech products: components made of stainless steel, silicone, plastic and machine parts such as the petrol tank, brake disc and shock absorber of a motorbike look like exten-sions of the human body, once assembled. While in previous works the artist highlighted the impossibility of a coherent body by dissolving its anatomy, she now focuses on implementing its fluid form. Gatzkan tells not only of the pressures to expand or improve oneself with the help of technological add-ons, but also of the pleasure to be derived from engaging with the machine.
Curated by Philippe Batka
Excerpt from the exhibition text Philippe Batka
Photo by Kunstdokumentation
The group of current sculptures on show at the exhibition explores the complex,future-orientated issue of human beings and machines. Whereas Gatzkan deployshigh-tech products: components made of stainless steel, silicone, plastic and machine parts such as the petrol tank, brake disc and shock absorber of a motorbike look like exten-sions of the human body, once assembled. While in previous works the artist highlighted the impossibility of a coherent body by dissolving its anatomy, she now focuses on implementing its fluid form. Gatzkan tells not only of the pressures to expand or improve oneself with the help of technological add-ons, but also of the pleasure to be derived from engaging with the machine.
Curated by Philippe Batka
Excerpt from the exhibition text Philippe Batka
Photo by Kunstdokumentation