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“Guards of Time” relates to the idea that since the beginning of time mankind has had protectors, both for historic and mystical reasons. It seems that only man himself is a potential source of danger for his own existence. In his works of art Manfred Kielnhofer deals with the natural human desire for security. Thus his oeuvre reflects genuine exploration, consideration and discussion of current as well as historic moods and sensibilities of his social environment. His works of art captivate with elaborate combinations of light and different technique.
Manfred Kielnhofer was born in Haslach an der Mühl, Austria. He is self-taught and works with many different mediums; including, painting, film, photography, installation, performance and sculpture. His work usually concerns the human figure, and its different forms and movements, focusing mainly on the peculiarities of human nature. He uses the human form as a tool, either on a canvas or in a sculpture.
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Exhibitions: Vienna, Perchtoldsdorf "24 Stunden Lichtkunst" - 4. September - artP.kunstverein Franz Josef Straße 1a A-2380 Perchtoldsdorf, www.artp.a-r-t.cc Linz Galerie Wuensch
www.artmarket.at / Hideo Iwasaki – Opening 21. August / outdoor Manfred Kielnhofer Artpark contemporary art www.artpark.at 2. Sept. – 30Oct. “Opening 1. Sept. 7pm “ City Galerie
www.citygalerie.at 2-11 Sept. Galerie am Schillerpark www.antikhaus.at 2-11 Sept. Innsbruck Galerie Claudiana www.arsnova.at 4-18.Nov.2010 Vienna AREA53 www.area53.name Nov. 2010 The
Lightart-Biennale Austria will take place in 2012 again. Curatorial Statement Light Art Biennial Austria 2010 - “Private Art in Public Spaces” I have been asked to be consultant for the Light Art
Biennial in Austria. The Biennial is inspired by a similar Biennial, which will be held in the Ruhrgebiet. Austria’s theme for the first Biennial will be “Private Light in Public Spaces”. The
name a gentle play on the German Light Art Biennial “Open Light in Private Spaces” The name of the biennial describes the technical medium being used could also be interpreted in another manner.
Light art – art without substance, this could be understood as unserious art. It could also be interpreted in another way. Art without substance is art about the immaterial. The object can be
seen but never touched. But is it unserious? Milan Kundera wrote a book called “The Unbearable Lightness of Being” – And so comes the heavy part of the project. Light is about life – without
light there is no life. The light of the sun fuels the planet. Light is a symbol used in churches for life itself. Some catholic churches begin their midnight Easter services in darkness. Then
when the light of the rising sun comes through the stained glass window the worshippers light candles. The light then goes from one person to the next. This is how life and energy works. The seed
of the man impregnates the woman and thus begins a new life. But the energy is there before. – the burning desire of the individuals for each other – this energy is the fuel of life. When we look
to the sun as for example Olafur Eliasens: “Sun” at the Tate Modern we find calmness. We are reassured that everything is all right. So is it with light art – we find a space for solace and
contemplation or just a pleasing view – whatever we find – we are enriched – such is the nature of light art. Linz is the perfect venue for a departure into an area filled with light art. When
you arrive in Linz by boat you are greeted by several great examples of light art. Lentos Art Museum and Ars Electronica Center each on their own side of the Danube with light incorporated into
their facades. Lentos the older building and is probably the inspiration for the facade of Ars is at night a pattern of blue light which at night with its reflection in the Danube is absolutely
beautiful. The Ars Electronica Center with its every changing display is a real experience. But there are also other lights incorporated in the architecture, which are truly pleasing to the eye.
The bridge across the Danube is also worth noticing. Thus with the palate wetted and greeted by the city of Linz we can step off the boat and begin to explore the city of Linz and the artworks
placed into the public spaces by the artists of the festival. Peet Thomsen Organisation: Martina Schettina, Manfred Kielnhofer Consultant: Peet Thomsen NY / Copenhagen Curator: Laura Plana Gracia
ES “last call for artists” info@lightart-biennale.com Deadline is September 1st Best www.lightart-biennale.com ARTPARK contemporary art Wienerstrasse 44, 4020 Linz, Austria http://artpark.at
galerie@artpark.at 0043 680 1231059
