the ease with which [a] may be distorted under the action of [b]

Hošek Contemporary is pleased to invite you to the opening of 'the ease with which [a] may be distorted under the action of [b]', an exhibition by Monika Dorniak, winner of 2nd Hošek Contemporary Prize.

Opening reception: Friday April 28, 2023, 7-10 PM
Exhibition period: April 28-May 13, 2023
Open Thu-Sat 2-6 PM and during the events of the gallery

(www.hosekcontemporary.com/events)

the ease with which [a] may be distorted under the action of [b] continues Monika Dorniak’s practice-based research and sculpture series ‘Aesthetics Of Knowledge’ (2019-ongoing) that engages with humanity's position in the Anthropocene. The work addresses the symptoms of this era, such as alienation and Solastalgia, while also portraying the agency of a hybridised nature. Dorniak perceives the sculpture series as a collaboration with more-than-human agencies, in particular stones and water. Within the scope of the Hošek Contemporary Prize 2023 exhibition, Dorniak implants the ‘Aesthetics Of Knowledge’ series into the body of the ship’s architecture. In unison with the encapsulating elements –wood and water– she is creating a site-specific installation that fuses epoxy, textile, wood, fluids and stones with a new auditive score. The artist composed the sound work in collaboration with musician Ben Meerwein.For this kinetic, installation, Dorniak has bred new crystal stones in alliance with more-than-human-agencies from the waters of the river Spree, thus forming a direct link to the environment. Considering the stones as agencies that perform growth and transformation, the work can be experienced as a hybrid of a performance and an exhibition.

The gallery is located at
Motor Ship HEIMATLAND
close to Fischerinsel 2
10 179 Berlin-Mitte
+49 1525 7486496
www.hosekcontemporary.com