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Hannah Sophie Dunkelberg, Johannes Daniel
Hannah Sophie Dunkelberg und Johannes Daniel
The exhibition "Hannah Sophie Dunkelberg and Johannes Daniel" at the BARK BERLIN GALLERY, held from May 31 to June 11, 2020, showcased a dynamic juxtaposition between the two artists. Their works explored the boundaries between digital and analog realms, as well as the relationship between painting and sculpture.
Johannes Daniel created his collage-like compositions from abstract arrangements of color. These compositions were complemented by partially figurative painting and realistic image elements. Daniel incorporated digital object images and motifs that he had collected in his archive over the years, transferring them onto canvas using oil paint. The layering of these motifs created an unintended spatial depth, adding a new dimension to his pieces. His work stands out due to its fusion of abstraction and figuration, with color composition serving as the foundation.
Hannah Sophie Dunkelberg approached her surroundings by using silhouettes of everyday objects and analog photographs. She skillfully bridged the gap between drawing and photography, expanding them into the sculptural space. Her work is deeply focused on materiality, as she deliberately stages photography and drawing in a sculptural context. Dunkelberg's art investigates the intersection between digital and analog, creating a connection between traditional and modern artistic forms.
The exhibition brought together these two artistic perspectives by dissolving classical art history motifs into the vibrant colors of street advertising. This dialogue highlighted the cultural and aesthetic transitions between analog and digital techniques, emphasizing the importance of material and form in contemporary art.