Michael Hischer
Michael Hischer (* 1955 in Pinneberg ) is a German sculptor , best known for his kinetic works.
Hischer studied sculpture in Hanover and at the University of the Arts in Berlin. He was a master student (1988) with Dietrich Klakow and Rolf Szymanski . In 1991 he received a scholarship from the Karl Höfer Society in Berlin and from WERK STATT SCHLOSS in Wolfsburg. He lives in Berlin and has been working on sculptures, the essential element of which is movement, since 1993: kinetic art . His work can be found in collections all over Germany and abroad.
technology
In most cases the structure is clear: Two or more free-swinging wings are attached to two or three upright poles. These wings are very precisely balanced and are fastened with the help of two closed high-performance deep groove ball bearings. The technology, however, is only a prerequisite for the free play of forces, which is reflected in the sculptures.
Kinetic sculptures
The movement is irregular and neither the starting point nor its end point can be determined in advance. This ties the movement of the wings to the concept of chaos. The chaos is opposed to the order and with it the conflict between chaos and order is connected. This conflict is carried out in the free play of forces. This can be experienced in the kinetic sculptures. The color scheme separates them from the outside space surrounding them and asserts themselves as a clear order structure. The movement of the wings puts the sculpture in a chaotic state. This is also evident in the images of the kinetic sculptures. In the best case, these only reflect several states of the work, but can never depict the entirety of possible modes of appearance, which also depends on the position of the viewer. Movement is change in space through time. Michael Hischer's works are also sculptures of time in which we can observe the passage of time. (Quote: Thomas Wulffen 1997)
Near the sea
The exhibition project Dynamic Art Delta on the artificial island Neeltje Jans in the Oosterschelde in the Netherlands took place in 2005 with the participation of eight international sculptors and has "Movement by the Sea" as its theme. The organizer of this show was the German painter and kinetician Paul Kamper , who lives in the Netherlands . Participants were u. a. Michael Hischer, Bernward Frank , Albert in 't Veld and Paul Kamper. The large-format, kinetic metal sculptures are designed for outdoor spaces. Despite the lightness of the wings and despite the sensitivity, the sculptures are storm and even hurricane-proof. They run all year round in all winds.
Exhibitions (selection)
- 1987 Stahl 1987, Berlin - workshop with Anthony Caro
- 1989 IV sculpture symposium, Langenhagen
- 1991 Schloss workshop , Wolfsburg
- 1993 Steel sculpture in Germany, Halle
- 1995 Mönchehausmuseum for Modern Art, Goslar
- 1998 Mobiles , Botanical Garden, Braunschweig
- 1999 time zones , Vienna
- 2000 Sculpture 2000, Goslar
- 2003 Mobiles 3, Schwerin
- 2003 Im Wind 5, Ahrenshoop
- 2005 Dynamic Art Delta , Holland
- 2005 Sculpture Symposium, Katzow Sculpture Park
- 2006 Seddiner See Sculpture Park, Potsdam
- 2007 Sculpture Garden Funnix, Wittmund
- 2007 10 kinetic sculptures, Rheinsberg
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Hischer, Michael |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German sculptor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1955 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Pinneberg |