Documents Submitted by Olav Schiedel Spanning from 2000 to 2025
Overview
Olav Schiedel, a contemporary German artist, presents a retrospective of his work from the past 25 years in the exhibition "Transient Forms" at Space for Art, Paderborn. The exhibition runs from August 16 to 24, 2025, and is free to attend.
Background
Schiedel's work often engages with themes of impermanence, transformation, and temporality, reflected in the exhibition's title. His creations blend organic and synthetic materials, exploring processes of change and dissolution.
Artwork and Themes
The exhibition features transient sculptures that change or degrade during the exhibition, challenging the notion of art as static or permanent. Schiedel's installations may involve natural processes or mechanical movements, emphasizing the temporary and dynamic nature of objects.
Media and mixed media are also integral to his work, with video, sound, and light creating immersive environments where viewers experience the fleeting qualities of form and space. Conceptually, the artworks engage deeply with philosophical questions about change, memory, and the passage of time.
Venue and Access
Space for Art, Paderborn, is a contemporary art venue known for supporting experimental and time-based art practices. The gallery emphasizes dialogue between artists and the local cultural scene, often hosting retrospectives and thematic shows.
The exhibition can be accessed from Thursday to Sunday, 4-7 PM, with the vernissage on Friday, August 15, 7 PM, and the finissage on Saturday, August 23, 7 PM. For more information, visit www.raumfuerkunst.de.
Individual Interpretation
Schiedel's works challenge our way of seeing and oppose visual monotony of cityscapes. What is seen in his works is decided by each individual, as he believes the image often arises not on the canvas, but in the viewer's mind.
For those interested in Olav Schiedel's artistic journey, this exhibition at Space for Art offers a unique opportunity to explore his evolving engagement with time and form over the past 25 years.
Olav Schiedel's artworks extend beyond traditional mediums, delving into the realms of home-and-garden, manifesting in transient sculptures that change or degrade over time. At Space for Art, Paderborn, visitors can immerse themselves in Schiedel's lifestyle-inspired installations, which question the permanence of art and explore themes of change, memory, and the passage of time.
