anima ferrea tacheles metallwerkstatt 2011
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wir sind eine internationale Künstlergruppe, die in der Metallwerkstatt im Kunsthaus Tacheles, im Rahmen von dem Stadtrraumkunstprojekt -„Anima Ferrea – die Eiserne Seele“ erfolgreich das Publikum begeistert.http://www.ardatachelesmetallwerkstatt.com/TRANSCRIPT
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“Anima Ferrea – the Iron Soul”
Art meets Spectator Metallwerkstatt im Kunsthaus Tacheles
2008‐2011
Metallwerkstatt in the Kunsthaus Tacheles, Berlin Mitte, has
been presenting the art project “Anima Ferrea – the Iron Soul”
since February 2008. “Anima Ferrea” was initiated by the sculptor
Hüseyin Arda as a joint project and exhibition of a number of
international artists connected to the Metallwerkstatt. The art
collective “Anima Ferrea” profiles itself as a center for creative
endeavors, with the artists generating a broad repertoire of
artistic productions such as metal and wood sculptures, paintings,
drawings, photography and video films.
Due to the unusually diverse and mutual inspiration among
the artists, the constant exchange with the visitors as art is
developing, and the highly inspiring ‘free space’ of the partly
open‐air workshop, the art produced at “Anima Ferrea” is so
uniquely powerful.
The project is further encouraging a deeper understanding
and a joyful approach to art. As a result, the exhibition is presently
drawing 500,000 visitors per year, from Germany and abroad.
A contemporary artist collective bringing together creative artists
from all over the world, “Anima Ferrea” aims at
⎯ Perpetuating the original objectives and the spirit of the
Kunsthaus Tacheles. Following, reproducing and creating the
Zeitgeist of the Kunsthaus Tacheles, the artists of “Anima
Ferrea” believe in the power and merit of ‘free space’. Hence,
the artist group are dedicated to being the foremost successor
of the ideals of the Kunsthaus Tacheles.
⎯ Contributing to urban art. The project “Anima Ferrea”
intends to transcend boundaries in order to create a dialogue
between the artist and the viewer, the city and its inhabitants
in an environment that is responsive and accessible to the
public, the urban masses.
Anima Ferrea – the Iron Soul
Art meets Spectator
By visiting the project “Anima Ferrea”, the public has an
extended opportunity to see several special exhibitions and the daily
series of screenings. In addition, visitors are invited to enjoy the
performances and audio‐visual productions.
Retrospective: RetroMetal by Arda
In this section of the exhibition, metal sculptures which are part
of the retrospective are on display. Metal works and designs from
the period of 1992 until today are shown. The retrospective
presents previous projects like “Wörter für Berlin”, ‘Traces’, ‘Kubus
of Life’. Documentations about such earlier projects is available at
the entrance desk. For detailed information, see;
www.ardatachelesmetallwerkstatt.blogspot.com
“Work in progress” in the Open Studio
Four stages have been established to bring together the art,
the artist and the spectator. As such, the process of artistic
creation is made transparent for the numerous visitors and
tourists. The mission of this work‐in‐progress‐exhibition goes
beyond the tradition of ‘art in public space’. It does not only
create a dialogue between the art and the contemplator, but
works in a ‘magical effect triangle’ between artist, art and
viewer. Metal sculptors and painters give individual as well as
team performances on the stages. In all, a special interactive art
experience is awaiting visitors at the Open Studio
Metallwerkstatt.
Video Screenings in the Orange Container
The project “Anima Ferrea” also provides exhibitions of audiovisual
productions. Visitors of the Orange Container can watch short films,
documentaries, and other screenings daily. The schedule and the
program are updated and announced every week. Applications of
young filmmakers for the screenings in the Orange Container are
welcome.
Kantina Zaza
At the venue of Metallwerkstatt, visitors can also relax among
artists and enjoy the special atmosphere of the cafeteria, called
Kantina Zaza, having a tea or a beer. Occasionally, short
lectures, readings, musical or dance performances are
presented at the cafeteria. Especially on Fridays and Saturdays,
musicians or bands are playing everything enjoyable ranging
from jazz to soul, from world music to country.
Metal sculptor İmdat Uçar was born in Şanlıurfa, Turkey, in 1980. He has been working in Metallwerkstatt in Kunsthaus Tacheles since 1998. His mythical creatures are significant components of the project ‘Anima Ferrea’.
www.ucarmetallskulpture.com
iMDAT UÇAR
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Halil Aydın Ataman was born in Ankara, Turkey, in 1958. He is a graduate from Sociology, Religious and Political Science. Since 1994, Ataman has been professionally painting. From 2004 on, he has been working in Metallwerkstatt in Kunsthaus Tacheles, Berlin. Ataman has been involved to numerous art exhibitions.
www.atamanweb.net
Halil Aydın ATAMAN
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Sculptor Hüseyin Arda was born in Eskişehir, Turkey, in 1969.He was one of the founding artists involved in the Artists’Initiative Tacheles. Since 1992, Arda has been sculpting with metal, developed several urban art projects, and curated a number of international art exhibitions. Arda is the initiator of the project‐ Anima Ferrea.
www.ardatachelesmetallwerkstatt.blogspot.com
Hüseyin ARDA
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Emilie Gotmann is a French artist, graduated from Ecole Boulle, Paris‐ furniture design and metal crafts. She participated in Luis Pasina’s performances ‘vanities 9 &10’. After working in Paris for the furniture designer Hervé van der Straeten and exhibiting her paintings in ‘theatre de verre’, Paris, she left for Berlin and worked on her steel sculptures in Metallwerkstatt Tacheles in the project ‘Anima Ferrea’ since 2009. She is using steel to reinvent origami and masks. www.eggontheweb.blogspot.com
Emilie GOTMANN
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The painter Graziano Distefano was born in Lentini, Italy. He
studied at Academy of Fine Arts in Catania, Sicily. Distefano has
worked as an assistant of painting and fresco in the university
for a year. Since 2010, he creates his art works at
Metallwerkstatt in Kunsthaus Tacheles, in the project ‘Anima
Ferrea’.
www.grazianodistefano.carbonmade.com
Graziano DISTEFANO
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Türe Zeybek was born in İzmir, Turkey, in 1986. She studied Plastic Arts and Philosophy in Maltepe University, İstanbul. Zeybek is currently studying Space Strategies in Kunsthochschule Berlin. Since 2010, she has been painting and sculpting in Metallwerkstatt in Kunsthaus Tacheles.
Türe ZEYBEK
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Angelo Loconte was born in Canosa di Puglia, Italy, in 1962. Loconte mentions himself as a craftsman working with his mind and hands. Since 2010, he has been working and creating in Metallwerkstatt in Kunsthaus Tacheles. www.thebagartfactory.com
Angelo LOCONTE
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Luca Ciavarella was born in Avigliana, Italy, in 1980. He is a
graduate of University of Bologna. Artist has been creating
in Metallwerkstatt in Kunsthaus Tacheles since 2008.
www.lucaciavarella.carbonmade.com
Luca CIAVARELLA