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Markus Schinwald

  • Exhibition
02.10.14
08.02.15
Afbeelding
Installatiezicht Markus Schinwald © M-Museum Leuven | foto: Isabelle Arthuis

Exhibition view Markus Schinwald © M Leuven | photo: Isabelle Arthuis

Markus Schinwald

Markus Schinwald playfully combines sculptural objects, paintings, videos, theatrical installations and architectural interventions. His interests and knowledge are very diverse. The history of psychoanalysis in Austria slumbers through his work (with well-known figures such as Sigmund Freud), as does drama and performance, a result of his work in the theater and his training as a costumer and artist. These cultural and personal backgrounds have a lasting impact on his work.

 

His work is influenced by the cultural history of the body, psychoanalysis and technology but also by his love of dance and performance. He draws inspiration from archaic myths, surrealism, the fantastic literature of Italian novelist and poet Dino Buzzati (1906-1989) and the uniquely dark cinematic world of American film director David Lynch (1946).

 

Underwater scenes featuring hundreds of colourful fish, mechanical dolls in a diorama, furniture reminiscent of body parts, films and a mobile wall covered with paintings. At M, contemporary artist Markus Schinwald (°1973, Salzburg) has created a theatrical setting with moving artworks and characters. From 2.10.14 until 8.02.15, M is hosting the Austrian artist’s first retrospective exhibition in Belgium.

Installatiezicht Markus Schinwald © M-Museum Leuven | foto: Filippo Armellin