steffenschöni
WEISS UND WEITER
August 27, 2016 – October 8, 2016
Inspired by the Mosaic Museum in Istanbul they have created the series ‘Fehlstellen’ (faults). A fault defines a spot, where a piece of the original mosaic is missing. Replacements–original look alike or apparently different–are inserted by experts when the mosaic is undergoing restoration. Fine cracks, detachments, cavities, weatherings oder faults form a wide spectrum of possible damages of a mosaic. A damage catalogue sums up these defects and constitutes the foundation for a comprehensive restoration.
steffenschöni put these replacements into the focal point of the series. The cheap construction material styrofoam serves as the basic material. The new mosaic pieces are skillfully cut by hand into pieces, painted with acrylic paint and grouped. The new faults are absolutely fictional. The respective, original mosaic doesn’t exist and hence remains invisible. These faults build a quasi-negative form–a secured background noise. What appears to be a reference to archaeological work methods is often essential in steffenschöni’s practice. Findings, residuals, particles are semiscientifically processed, conserved and put into a historical and actual context. Rescued for the present time.
steffenschöni (1989) are Heidi Schöni and Karl Steffen. Heidi Schöni completed her studies at the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHHdK). She is a freelance artist and lecturer since 1981. Karl Steffen studied at the University of Florida and at the Illinois University. Together they live and work in Schmidshof, Switzerland. Their works have been presented in numerous exhibitions, including the Kunstmuseum Thurgau, Kunstmuseum Singen, Museum Bickel Walenstadt and Kunsthalle Arbon.
steffenschöni put these replacements into the focal point of the series. The cheap construction material styrofoam serves as the basic material. The new mosaic pieces are skillfully cut by hand into pieces, painted with acrylic paint and grouped. The new faults are absolutely fictional. The respective, original mosaic doesn’t exist and hence remains invisible. These faults build a quasi-negative form–a secured background noise. What appears to be a reference to archaeological work methods is often essential in steffenschöni’s practice. Findings, residuals, particles are semiscientifically processed, conserved and put into a historical and actual context. Rescued for the present time.
steffenschöni (1989) are Heidi Schöni and Karl Steffen. Heidi Schöni completed her studies at the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHHdK). She is a freelance artist and lecturer since 1981. Karl Steffen studied at the University of Florida and at the Illinois University. Together they live and work in Schmidshof, Switzerland. Their works have been presented in numerous exhibitions, including the Kunstmuseum Thurgau, Kunstmuseum Singen, Museum Bickel Walenstadt and Kunsthalle Arbon.
Exhibition
August 27 – October 8, 2016
Opening reception:
Saturday, August 27, 2016, 3–8 pm
3 pm
Opening reception
4 pm
Welcome address
Tasting MÜKON beer, Eschlikon
Sweet surprise by HIRT, Frauenfeld
6 pm
Exhibition tour
Sunday, August 28, 2016, 11 am–4 pm
Long weekend:
Saturday, September 17, 2016, 11 am–9 pm
Sunday, September 18, 2016, 11 am–4 pm
Opening hours:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 2–6 pm
Saturday 11 am–4 pm
and by appointment
Opening reception:
Saturday, August 27, 2016, 3–8 pm
3 pm
Opening reception
4 pm
Welcome address
Tasting MÜKON beer, Eschlikon
Sweet surprise by HIRT, Frauenfeld
6 pm
Exhibition tour
Sunday, August 28, 2016, 11 am–4 pm
Long weekend:
Saturday, September 17, 2016, 11 am–9 pm
Sunday, September 18, 2016, 11 am–4 pm
Opening hours:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 2–6 pm
Saturday 11 am–4 pm
and by appointment