18/9/2009
Petrit Halilaj
Chert, Berlin
For this occasion, the artist developed a project split into two separate parts: an installation realized in Berlin, parallel to the construction of a new chicken shack realized in Kosovo. The Berlin installation is constituted by four big vitrines, arranged as a table or the shape of an open book, the contents of which display a reproduction of various objects belonging to the artist's family. The chicken shack realized in Kosovo follows the shape of a space shift. This idea is the result of a conversation the artist recently had with his sister Blerina - to be published in Gagarin.
Chert is proud to present the first solo exhibition in Germany of Petrit Halilaj (Kosovo, 1986 - lives and works in Berlin).
For this occasion, the artist developed a project split into two separate parts: an installation realized in Berlin, parallel to the construction of a new chicken shack realized in Kosovo. The Berlin installation is constituted by four big vitrines, arranged as a table or the shape of an open book, the contents of which display a reproduction of various objects belonging to the artist's family. The chicken shack realized in Kosovo follows the shape of a space shift. This idea is the result of a conversation the artist recently had with his sister Blerina - to be published in Gagarin (Gagarin n. 19 - September 2009).
Both the Berlin and the Kosovo constructions present themselves as raw, soiled, home-made containers on the outside, while the insides are precious, accurate and well-refined. The connection between one installation and the other is strong and complementary. The shapes and ideas have strong utopian, fictional and fantastic connotations, but also carry very intimate sensations of protection, coziness, home and family.
Opening Saturday, September 19, 2009 7 pm - 10 pm
Chert
Skalitzerstr. 68, Berlin
Opening hours: Tuesday - Saturday / 12 am - 6 pm
free admission