Rigo Schmidt
dal 12/1/2007 al 16/2/2007
Segnalato da
12/1/2007
Rigo Schmidt
Chung King Project, Los Angeles
Schmidt’s small, finely worked formats are reminiscent of the antiquated atmosphere of natural history museums. He looks back at two lines of development that affect his perception as a painter: the evolution of humanity and humanity’s attempt to distinguish itself from its environment own culture.
Personal show
For its first show of 2007, Chung King Project is pleased to announce
the US debut of Leipzig artist Rigo Schmidt.
Rigo Schmidt’s small, finely worked formats are reminiscent of the
antiquated atmosphere of natural history museums. He finds his
subjects where nature and reality have already been filtered:
photographs from his Eastern German school books, obscure paintings
or museum showcases. From there, Rigo Schmidt looks back at two lines
of development that affect his perception as a painter: the evolution
of humanity as part of the surrounding nature, and humanity’s attempt
to distinguish itself from its environment by the means of its own
culture and science. The observation of observation lies in his
biased reproductions reflecting our current consciousness and,
ultimately, highlighting the latent ethnocentrism of our Western
cultures.
Born in 1974, Rigo Schmidt studied painting at the Hochschule fur
Grafik und Buchkunst in Leipzig under the direction of Professor Arno
Rink. After completing his studies in 2004, he has had exhibitions in
Berlin, London, Leipzig and Sao Paulo.
For further information and images please contact Francois Ghebaly on
+ 1 213 625 1802 or info@chungkingproject.com
Opening reception Saturday 13 January 2007 6 - 9 pm
Chung King Project
Los Angeles USA
936 Chung King Road 213 625802