From 30 July to 17 September, the artists MM. Kosum from Thailand and Ollie Gandul Reyes from Spain will be guests as part of the °Ceramic Artist Exchange – Tandem programme. During their stay, the two artists will live and work together at the Keramikkünstlerhaus, accompanied by several public events that will provide an insight into their artistic processes.
The open studio will take place on Saturday 16 August. Between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., visitors will have the opportunity to observe the two artists at work and learn more about their approaches. On Tuesday, 19 August, there will be an evening event, the Showing, at 6 pm, where Ollie Gandul Reyes and MM.Kosum will give an insight into their artistic work using a projector. A ceramics workshop will be offered for children aged eight and over on Saturday, 30 August. Participation is possible after prior registration by e-mail. At the end of the residency, an exhibition of the works created will be opened on Thursday, 11 September. As part of the vernissage, the artists will talk about their work process and experiences during the residency in an artist talk. The Keramikkünstlerhaus will also be taking part in the opening night of the Kunstflecken Festival, the ArtTour, on Friday 12 September. The doors will remain open until late into the night on this evening!
Opening Hours:
Open Studio: Sat., August 16th, 10 AM – 5 PM; Showing: Tue., August 19th, 6 PM; Workshop: Sat., August 30th
Exhibition Opening Hours:
Vernissage: Thu., September 11th, 6 PM; Exhibition: Fri., September 12th – Mon., September 15th, 2 PM – 5 PM
ArtTour: Fri., September, 12th, 10 PM
Ollie Gandul Reyes (Spain)
Photo: Siegfried Hermann
Ollie Gandul Reyes (Spain) explores themes of desire, lust, and sexual intimacy from a queer and inclusive perspective through installations composed of ceramic sculptures combined with textiles, metal, and rubber.
Their work plays with contrasts such as softness and hardness, pleasure and discomfort. At the core is an exploration of how social mechanisms shape our desires. During their residency at the Keramikkünstlerhaus, Ollie Gandul Reyes will continue to delve into these themes, aiming to question and challenge societal constructs.
https://www.instagram.com/olliegandul/
MM. Kosum (Thailand)
Photo: Nana and EQ
MM. Kosum (Thailand) is working on a fountain at the Keramikkünstlerhaus, which serves as both a spiritual symbol and a social meeting point. Through ceramics, glaze, and experimental techniques, she explores how objects can function as metaphorical and physical playgrounds for shared experiences and connection. Her focus lies on examining the social and cultural meanings that transform the fountain into a unique place of encounter.
https://www.instagram.com/mm.kosum/?hl=de
