A collaborative project with Gianluca Maver, Barak Reiser and April Gertler. Objects, places and people as they appear at night, in darkness and artificial light, is the common theme for the group exhibition. The artists have created a cohesive series of narratives which examine notions of time and place.
Gianluca Maver, Barak Reiser and April Gertler
Objects, places and people as they appear at night, in darkness and
artificial light, is the common theme for the group exhibition They looked
on while it happened. Gianluca Maver (Italy), Barak Reiser (Israel/Germany)
and April Gertler (US), work with this theme from individual perspectives.
However, with their current exhibition the artists have created a cohesive
series of narratives which examine notions of time and place.
Using a flashlight, Gianluca Maver collects information and evidence like a
detective. He searches in dark and empty suburban streets to uncover
possible clues to events that might suggest social disorder. Barak Reiser
uses long exposures and seeks to show the in-between moments before or after
an event takes place. Therefore he is focusing on spaces where a simple
action might take place. Although April Gertler also works with long
exposures, her images reference cinematic film-noire stills, emphasizing
unclear meaning within each image. She photographs possible actors and
objects for her landscapes. She pictures a city or place that is everywhere
but no where at the same time.It is in this exhibition that the artists will be bringing their work
together for an exhibition that includes 28 images which have been made
especially for Galleri Image.
Galleri Image is arranging a seminar in relation to the exhibition on
Saturday 3rd of March at 14:00. Here the artists will talk about their work.
A catalogue will be launched at the Finnisage on Saturday 7th of April.
Programme:
14:00 – 14.30
April Gertler:
The American artist has been working on the project “Still” for the last six
years. This project will be the starting point for Gertler’s lecture. The
vision for the collaboration with Gianluca Maver and Barak Reiser in the
current group exhibition will also be discussed.
14:30 – 15:00
Gianluca Maver:
The Italian artist will speak on why the objectivity of the photograph is a
central theme in his working process by including examples of his last three
works “Hospital”, “Walking” and “River Arno”.
15:00 – 15:30
Break – viewing of the exhibition is possible at this time.
15:30 – 16:15
Barak Reiser:
The Israeli/German artist will be showing a series of earlier photographic
works in addition to the video works “Winter“ and “Ziel“. He will discuss
how his working process transforms his works in the pursuit of capturing
‘time’ mechanically.
16:15 –Discussion.
Participation in the seminar is free of charge.
Exhibition opening on Friday 2nd of March at 16
Galleri Image
Vestergade 29 - Aarhus
Opening hours: Tuesday – Sunday at 13 – 17
Free admission