Dieter's job is to turn a surface into a space, and extend a space into a kind of spirit. Dieter's work often hangs in a space between walls. The surface stands out to become a cubic body. Or sometimes a geometric body as if from another invisible space is built within the current space to remind us of a possible parallel universe to this surface or beyond the void. Dieter often tries to discuss about the relationship between one space and another. His work floats freely between concepts and visual illusion. He is concerned with how delicately this world is built and how the instability and physical characters are constantly extended in the sentiment of poetry. Dieter's works often present a strong sense of design. The materials he uses all hint on futurism and minimalism. The works are associated with architecture, design and everyday objects. But they are very unreal at the same time.
Dieter Detzner, Robert, 2006; acrylic glass, 160x160x90cm
Dieter Detzner, Jacopo, 2008; acrylic glass, 116x150x150cm
Dieter Detzner, Jean, 2008; acrylic glass, 125x170x28cm
Dieter Detzner, Paul, 2008; acrylic glass, 256x456x25cm
About the artist
Dieter Detzner is living and working in Berlin. The relationshipbetween nature and culture is one of his main topics.His interest is to stimulate the mental activity of the contemplator. The work is often space-related and was shown in numerous solo and group exhibitions in Europe. His first solo show was 1995 at NEU Berlin. 2009 his work was shown at FIAC art fair in Paris and 2010 he had a solo exhibition project at Art Basel/Basel. 2011 his gallery show participated at the gallery weekend Berlin. His most recent solo exhibitions were 2014 in Berlin and in Marseille/France.
About the exhibition
Curator: Li Zhenhua
Dates: May 9, 2015 - May 26, 2015
Opening: 16:00pm May 10, 2015, Saturday
Venue: Today Art Museum
Courtesy of the artist and Today Art Museum, for further information please visit www.todayartmuseum.com.
