Artists-in-Residence

Cristina Mariani

Cristina Mariani

We are thrilled to welcome Cristina Mariani, Skaftfell’s artist in residence in April and May. Mariani’s current research is focused on the perception of soil and rocks as immutable and inert entities, according to Man’s time what modifies slowly is considered immobile. Mariani works primarily with textile, but recently began investigating bioplastic, her initial goal was to produce a bio yarn made of soil, then she moved towards the creation of an elastic surface that would not require any thread or weaving structure. Despite being a relatively new material, bioplastic samples are actually older than most equipments and electronic objects […]

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Welcome Michael Soltau

Welcome Michael Soltau

Skaftfell warmly welcomes artist in residence Michael Soltau. Media professor Michael Soltau, born 1953, Oldenburg (Germany) lives and works in Leipzig and Varel. His long-standing artistic work explores analogies between nature and media. This places processes of representation in photographic and multimedia contexts at the forefront. Image and representation, as well as our perception of the world shaped by imaging media, are subjected to a visual, location-specific staging. Image, sound, and installation are condensed into a site-specific overall statement and are often only experienced in their respective temporary and local contexts. Photography and video loops engage in dialogue in the […]

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