Conversations with David

Domagk Ateliers open studio weekend

Städtisches Atelierhaus Am Domagkpark
Margarete-Schütte-Lihotzky-Str. 30
Munich, Germany

8. – 10. June 2018

The Statue of David, once revered as a masterpiece of human achievement, is now often reduced to a kitschy, mass-produced object, stripped of its original context and meaning. Through this installation, I play with the tension between the statue’s historical significance and its status as a tourist souvenir, inviting the viewer to reflect on how we consume culture and art in today’s world.

Marble, as a material, has long been revered in society for its association with timeless beauty and artistic perfection. Historically, it has been the medium of choice for classical sculptures, representing both durability and elegance. However, in this exhibition, I mix and play with marble-like materials that aren’t truly marble, thus questioning the reverence placed on this stone. The use of “fake” marble invites a reflection on how we, as a society, value and elevate certain materials based on their perceived rarity and history, while ignoring the value of the modern, the mass-produced, and the imitative.

By using both the statue and these materials in a playful and satirical manner, I aim to provoke a conversation about the commercialization of art, the fleeting nature of admiration, and the human tendency to trivialize what was once sacred. In doing so, I question how we engage with our shared heritage and whether we truly appreciate it or simply collect it for the sake of ownership.

Mixed media. Four Seasons by Vivaldi