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Over the summer we held an exhibition featuring works by Gerry Wedd and Karl Fritsch, titled Surf and Turf. For us in Germany, the coral reefs, sandy beaches, and laidback surf culture of Australia and New Zealand are but a far away dream. This is why we decided to curate this exhibition, bringing some easy sunshine vibes to our German countryside!
For a full list of works, check the link here for some details
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Karl Fritsch, a titan in contemporary goldsmithery based in New Zealand, is a long time friend of the gallery, having been on the roster for some years. His last visit here was in 2020, when we presented Ruby Gold. Gerry Wedd, new to our program, is an Australian potter and surf champion. The two artists create a synergy of offbeat humour, an energy we tried to recreate in the exhibition environment with garish pink walls, display lazy Susans operating on skateboard wheels, loud patterned carpets. The idea is more is more! To hell with minimalism and the understated!
Fritsch also has a hobby of brewing beers in his home, and decided to collaborate with Wedd on a series of beer mugs. Wedd has a signature style of blue and white painted ceramic vessels, adorned with motifs of surfing, the sea, and his local culture. With this style he created the body of the beer mugs, and Fritsch was in charge of the elaborate lids. Intensively molded by hand, stacked in precious stones and metal, the combination creates a pairing that screams at you!
Seaweed Lamp, anyone?
Beyond the beer mugs (steins), we also included other pieces such as this beer bottle seaweed lamp fixture by Karl Fritsch below! It is made with up cycled ‚trash‘ – seaweed washed ashore and a leftover beer bottle. One man’s rubbish is another man’s treasure – truly!
Who Loves Stopmotion?
We had some fun in the gallery this summer, take a look at the footage below ✨
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The exhibition goes until October 9th, and we hope all those that attended enjoyed it!