Visiting
Artist
September 2002
Joseph Kohnke |
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statement:
In my work I explore the extensions from one physical entity to another
realm. I manipulate the concepts of every day items into my own
connection with the spiritual and physical world. In order to achieve these extensions
I have experimented with sound as well as kinetics, with the hope that
others will see the connections as well. Constantly exploring, I try to find new
methods to convey my thought process. The strongest direction in my
work
deals with the encoding of objects, which in turn becomes property
altering.
I have found that through the encoding visual objects they become
auditory.
This creates a middle territory causing them to ascend to a different
realm.
With the ascension of these objects, their ordinary perception is altered.
Within this realm is where I find a majority of my pieces settling, becoming
their own entity.
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Medium: Wine glass, wood, stainless steel, motors, water pump, timer and water.
A spinning wine glass replicated a female singer holding a high note.
Size:
L 13" x W13" x H46"
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Medium: Eucharist's, stainless steel, water, motor and basin.
Eucharist's were slowly dropped into a basin of water, where they gradually expanded over time.
Size: L 64" x W27" x H52"
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