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A Quiet Space
A Quiet Space
September 26, 2023
© Gerald Domenig
Two photographers, each with a different stylistic approach – linked by their precise compositions and contextual references to fine art, architecture, literature and philosophy: both Gerald Domenig and Andrea Witzmann depict the real world with a sense of emptiness and mysterious stillness. Fotohof Salzburg currently dedicates a double exhibition to the Austrian artists’ work, open until September 30, 2023.
Gerald Domenig’s exhibition concept revolves around the topic of house / architecture: “Wall A is a rough collage of architectural photographs; a second, more refined section addresses the folly of a building without windows. GD remedies the issue. Thirdly, there is a wardrobe with doors, in front of which visitors can be photographed. We are also planning a seating area for delving into a so-called artist’s book.”
Andrea Witzmann, meanwhile, presents a dozen large-format colour photographs that serve as a radical expression of a state of mind in a world that seems out of joint. Created in the past two years, the images seamlessly integrate into Witzmann’s artistic tradition. “I see, I photograph, I look and construct, I see and I photograph. Which image constitutes a space? Which space emanates freedom? The ramifications of the present only come into effect a few years from now, so let’s live in the moment! Everything that is not forbidden can be embraced with impunity, against our better judgement!"
Gerald Domenig’s exhibition concept revolves around the topic of house / architecture: “Wall A is a rough collage of architectural photographs; a second, more refined section addresses the folly of a building without windows. GD remedies the issue. Thirdly, there is a wardrobe with doors, in front of which visitors can be photographed. We are also planning a seating area for delving into a so-called artist’s book.”
Andrea Witzmann, meanwhile, presents a dozen large-format colour photographs that serve as a radical expression of a state of mind in a world that seems out of joint. Created in the past two years, the images seamlessly integrate into Witzmann’s artistic tradition. “I see, I photograph, I look and construct, I see and I photograph. Which image constitutes a space? Which space emanates freedom? The ramifications of the present only come into effect a few years from now, so let’s live in the moment! Everything that is not forbidden can be embraced with impunity, against our better judgement!"
© Gerald Domenig
© Gerald Domenig
© Andrea Witzmann − Mapplethorpe, 2022
© Andrea Witzmann – Sid, 2022