Christian Eisenberger

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Christian Eisenberger (born 1978 in Semriach near Graz) is an Austrian artist.

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Life

After attending the Ortwein school in Graz in 1999, Christian Eisenberger studied Transmediale Kunst in the class of Brigitte Kowanz at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna from 2000 to 2004. In 2013 he participated in the artist in residence programme of one world foundation (in cooperation with Galerie Krinzinger) in Sri Lanka. [1] Christian Eisenberger lives and works in Vienna and Semriach.

Work

Christian Eisenberger initially became known for thousands of painted cardboard cutouts [2] which he, at first anonymously, placed in public space. His motifs were social outcasts, such as immigrants or beggars. Later on, he portrayed famous figures of world history, often adorned with halos. These portraits were typically marked with a number, the last of them carrying the number 9975.1. The ephemeral nature of this early series can still be found in many of his works today. Christian Eisenberger's work as a whole defies exact categorization. [3] However, it is often associated with Land art, Conceptual art, Arte Povera, Appropriation, Video art and others. Eisenberger's art also contains numerous references to classical genres, such as expressionist painting and sculpture. The themes around which his work revolves are equally diverse, as he treats classical subjects of art history (life, death, vanitas motives) as well as political topics, such as criticism of institutions. His art creates a universe that is complex without being melodramatic. The artist typically works in series, often elaborating individual ideas and concepts throughout several years, which causes his work to grow radially rather than linearly.

Exhibitions (selection)

Solo exhibitions

Group exhibitions

Literature

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References

  1. ↑ Cf. owf.at: artist in residence Archived 17 July 2015 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ↑ BBC – Glasgow and West Scotland – In Pictures – Merchant City Festival
  3. ↑ Spiegler, Almuth. "Gute Kunst? Ein bisserl narrisch, aber furios", Die Presse , Vienna, 26 August 2008. Retrieved on 27 June 2013.
  4. ↑ ACFNY Recommends – Exhibition – Christian Eisenberger: Employees Must Wash hands Before Returning To Work
  5. ↑ "HYPERKOLLABORATIVE HYPOTHESENRELEKTOR 9975/22928/12100 – ES Gallery". Archived from the original on 17 April 2014. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
  6. ↑ Benzer, Christa. "Was die Welt so ausspuckt", Der Standard , Vienna, 12 January 2011. Retrieved on 27 June 2013.
  7. ↑ Artnews.org: Christian Eisenberger, "Metastasen – tief"
  8. ↑ Colombo Art Biennale – Catalogue 2012
  9. ↑ "The Armory Show Announces Roster Of Renowned Modern and Contemporary Galleries For Its Fourteenth Edition". Archived from the original on 2 June 2013. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  10. ↑ The Armory Show 2012 – Christian Eisenberger
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