Drawing on the historical context of the former power station [E-Werk] , where the relationship between humanity, nature, and technology has long played a central role, the current exhibition Connectedness — featuring works by Malte Bartsch, Rune Bosse, and Dominik Styk — invites a critical examination of the interactions between human existence and the natural environment.
At the heart of the exhibition is the pressing challenge of interrogating the dominant position of humanity and advocating for a revaluation and elevation of the non-human. Through their sculptural practices, Bartsch, Bosse, and Styk engage with the prevailing extractivist paradigm, in which nature is often regarded as an unlimited, interchangeable resource. This outlook has not only led to the widespread exploitation of natural resources but has also contributed to a dramatic loss of biodiversity. Connectedness thus underscores the urgency of transcending this reductionist perspective. In contrast, the artists propose, through their multimedia approaches, the creation of synergistic relational frameworks that recognize and foster the interdependence of all forms of life.
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Phots: Fred Dott
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The exhibition is based on an initial concept by Nadine Grünewald.
Drawing on the historical context of the former power station [E-Werk] , where the relationship between humanity, nature, and technology has long played a central role, the current exhibition Connectedness — featuring works by Malte Bartsch, Rune Bosse, and Dominik Styk — invites a critical examination of the interactions between human existence and the natural environment.
At the heart of the exhibition is the pressing challenge of interrogating the dominant position of humanity and advocating for a revaluation and elevation of the non-human. Through their sculptural practices, Bartsch, Bosse, and Styk engage with the prevailing extractivist paradigm, in which nature is often regarded as an unlimited, interchangeable resource. This outlook has not only led to the widespread exploitation of natural resources but has also contributed to a dramatic loss of biodiversity. Connectedness thus underscores the urgency of transcending this reductionist perspective. In contrast, the artists propose, through their multimedia approaches, the creation of synergistic relational frameworks that recognize and foster the interdependence of all forms of life.
Exhibition text (Download)
Phots: Fred Dott
With kind support of: