LUCKY LOSER
PORSCHE TENNIS​ - The installation: "Lucky Loser" was commissioned by Porsche Tennis for their Grand Prix in Stuttgart.
Realizing the installation as a live performance parallel to the tournament, gave me the opportunity to follow the course of the competition and gain a good impression of the sport. Tennis is a dynamic sport. In order to win, players do not only have to be fast - mental strength and stamina are essential.
The impressions gained during the tournament have been directly incorporated into the visual language of the installation.
The untamed structures stand for the tension and power behind each shot. Even though at first glance, the installation looks like chaos, each line is precisely placed and let the entire structure flow into a certain direction.
Less planning more flowing.
Lately I have been attracted to a more intuitive approach in the realization of my artworks. I find it exciting to let my surroundings have an immediate effect on me and to develop a visual language from these impressions.
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​​​​​​​​​​​​​The more confident I feel as an artist and in my style, the more I am able to let go. Wanting to do things too perfectly can end up in me measuring structures down to the millimeter, even though many people would barely notice the difference with the naked eye.
For me, letting go also means being courageous. When I work quickly and intuitively, I don't have time to think about every step. Which helps me to create new approaches and fresh styles.
For some time now, I have been consciously dealing with the development of my style. In doing so, I ask myself which story I can and want to tell most authentically. I see this story as a holistic concept. Even if works of art differ greatly, they still carry the same DNA at their core. In this search, I reflect on myself and try to discover what influences my visual language.
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Especially at the beginning of my solo career, almost three years ago, I often got lost working out artworks down to the last detail. Details are still a very important part of my work. For me, the key is to recognize from which point I add details that do not enhance the overall impression of the artwork. Back then, I was still very insecure and tried to make everything as perfect as possible in order to avoid potential criticism. This often inhibited me from trying new things and developing my own style.
Now I feel more confident with my creative decisions. This helps me to trust my own instincts and go new ways.
LUCKY LOOSER
Live performance & Installation
PORSCHE TENNIS
vinyl, fluorescent vinyl
Stuttgart, Germany 2023
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Photos by: Oliver Kröning
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In collaboration with:
Galerie Kernweine
Special thanks to:
Oliver Kröning, Florian Imberger​