Plastic Art: Between Object and Sculpture
Featuring works by
Thomas Baumann, Kirsten Borchert, Stefan Glettler, Evelyn Loschy, Constantin Luser, Wendelin Pressl, Raphaela Riepl, Esther Stocker
Curated by David Reumüller
The boundaries between object, plastic, and sculpture are fluid – and it is exactly in this threshold that the exhibition takes its starting point. While the object is often understood as a found object or a conceptual statement, plastic is characterized by an additive process. Sculpture, on the other hand, is usually created through subtractive manipulation of the material. What happens when these categories overlap?
The exhibition brings together contemporary artistic positions that engage with form, material, and space. The works presented investigate key aspects of plastic creation, expanding upon classical definitions.
Materiality, volume, surface, and context are the focal points. Some works are changeable, feature functional elements, or are movable. Together, they invite viewers to reconsider the concept of sculpture in a broader sense – as an open field between object, plastic, and sculptural form.
Exhibition Opening
Friday, 16 May 2025, time to be confirmed with Palais Trauttmansdorff
Opening speech by David Reumüller
Exhibition duration: 16 May 2025 – 4 July 2025
Thursday 1-6 PM, Friday 1-6 PM, and by appointment
aktuelle kunst in graz / Gallery Days
16 – 18 May 2025
Friday 6-10 PM · Saturday 11 AM – 7 PM · Sunday 11 AM – 5 PM
Galerie Grill
Bürgergasse 5, 8010 Graz
new kinetic sculpture by EVELYN LOSCHY
UNTITLED (kinetic sculpture #6), 2025
Chains, motor, gears, cords, 126 x 13 x 214 cm
Two chains hang from the ceiling of an empty room. They are permanently set in motion by means of a motor drive and a cable pull. The movement of the swinging chains alternates between destructive play and passionate struggle.
