— too bold, too big, to far: Unrealized artworks become visible. Artists from all over connect.
While mobility is restricted, borders and distances are clearly perceptible and existential uncertainties
are omnipresent, more artistic works than ever remain in the state of planning. Whether it fails due to
lack of time, space or money or accompanies your artistic work for years as bold dream — we are looking
for your projects, which have not (yet) made it beyond their state as an idea, concept, draft or prototype.
With this exhibition we want to open up a space and visibility in terms of concepts, sketches, drafts, plans
and photographs. These papers will be presented at the art space BLECH. in Halle, Germany.
At the same time, despite current challenges and immobility, this format allows to present
and bring international artists together. Since many things cannot take place on location and in person,
there will be an online programm additional to the exhibtion. For an exchange and encounters, the
participating artists and their work will be presented and discussed on a digital platform.
— too bold, too big, to far: Unrealized artworks become visible. Artists from all over connect.
While mobility is restricted, borders and distances are clearly perceptible and existential uncertainties
are omnipresent, more artistic works than ever remain in the state of planning. Whether it fails due to
lack of time, space or money or accompanies your artistic work for years as bold dream — we are looking
for your projects, which have not (yet) made it beyond their state as an idea, concept, draft or prototype.
With this exhibition we want to open up a space and visibility in terms of concepts, sketches, drafts, plans
and photographs. These papers will be presented at the art space BLECH. in Halle, Germany.
At the same time, despite current challenges and immobility, this format allows to present
and bring international artists together. Since many things cannot take place on location and in person,
there will be an online programm additional to the exhibtion. For an exchange and encounters, the
participating artists and their work will be presented and discussed on a digital platform.
jasmin hantl
ABOUT
Jasmin Hantl, 1987 born in Tegernsee. Currently Master of Fine Arts in HfbK Hamburg by Pia Stadtbäumer. Bachelor of Fine Arts in HBK Essen by Yevgeniya Safronova and Milo Köpp. Drawing basics in Berufsfachschule für bildende Kunst in Munich 2007 by H. Franz Schweitzer.
STATEMENT
In my artistic engagement I am always concerned with the question: How do I define space?
The pen is the medium of choice and the line the means of expression. The clear line ends in large empty areas, condenses in restless areas and creates an equivalent, almost reality-neutralizing area.
I see myself as a sculptor.
My graphic form-finding process is inspired and shaped by inspiring investigations of naturally formed found objects as well as dealing with the human body. The result is organic-looking sculptures, on the surface of which a realistic motif is transformed. I develop sculptural works out of plaster, textiles and wax, which are supported by a metal construction. By creating form and at the same time understanding the inherent laws of the material, intuitive creation enables me to physically capture time and space. I discovered a particular interest in the washing machine. With her I go on field research into inner and outer spaces of thought and the connecting element of human activity: the exchange of material(s).
We asked ...
What role do unrealized projects play in your artistic practice?
Sometimes they emerge during thought processes to other ideas and I can use their qualities for new work. Like from a construction or toolbox I take elements out of my mind and put them into a different context. On the other hand, I consider some unrealized projects as completed and untouchable.
What does failure mean for your artistic work?
A very important part of the artistic process. Because it helps to find out what the idea ultimately "can" do. Without failure, artistic work would be infertile and boring.
What do the terms 'possible' and 'impossible' mean in the context of your artistic practice?
In artistic processes, a mental return from the impossible to the possible is the only option for realization. Precisely because there are financial, physical, spatial and temporal frames or limits. Thinking the seemingly impossible gives me a feeling of freedom and thus motivates me in dealing with the possible.
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