Knorr’s art focuses on the concept of materialisation. Performance versus everyday life as well as public versus private space and the relationships between artist and audience are some significant aspects of his work. Pursuing the principle of conceptual art, Knorr explores the aspect of materialisation in art, calling it into question on various levels. Thoughts, ideas and feelings, but also identity, language and text all contribute to the realisation of his art.
At the Fridericianum, Knorr will be presenting his performance project Scherben bringen Glück (Broken Glass Brings Good Luck). The project includes not only the creation of the sculpture City Pills, but also the ongoing production of eyeglasses out of fragments of old glass during the entire run of the exhibition. With an eye on the concept of materialisation, the artist aims to make history – literally – visible in this way and to evoke associations with various levels of our culture, or non-culture as the case may be. But Scherben bringen Glück is also an exercise in seeing, an investigation into the global imbalance.
Over the coming years, the Fridericianum will be hosting several more solo projects by Knorr. The artistic director, Rein Wolfs, has invited the artist to accompany him for the duration of his assignment in Kassel. “The art of Daniel Knorr stands for a dynamic connection between the conceptual and the performative. It attests to the artist’s humanity, wit, dedication and institutional critique”, Wolfs comments on this collaboration. “Daniel Knorr will play a vital role in shaping the future profile of the Kunsthalle Fridericianum.”
Scherben bringen Glück is on view from December 7 2008 until January 4 2009. Opening on December 6, from 16:00 hrs with a performance by Daniel Knorr and an introduction by artistic director Rein Wolfs. Visit the Fridericianum website for more information.