Tom Schmelzer
Tom Schmelzer (* 1966 in Munich ) is a German sculptor and conceptual artist .
Life
Tom Schmelzer studied New Media at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich . He also studied philosophy and human medicine . He worked as a doctor in the Philippines for German Doctors and McKinsey .
Rebekah Drysdale writes about the artist in the Daily Serving Critic's Pick : “Tom Schmelzer's installations immediately attract attention. An achievement that is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve in the 21st century. In addition, the works abandon the aesthetic neutrality of previous conceptual art in favor of a charismatic presence. The impressive objects and illusionistic sculptures are accompanied by well-founded, conceptual statements. "
Tom Schmelzer works according to 10 rules: 1) you cannot bore someone into loving art. 2) conventional painting is outdated. 3) art should not be self-centered. 4) if you want to express your fear through your art, see your therapist. 5) choose the media that fits the purpose best - every single time. 6) establishing yourself as a brand is artistic suicide. 7) there are five steps to contentment: originality, distinctiveness, power, workmanship, emotion. 8) the market is illiterate when it comes to integrity. 9) lead! don't follow. 10) look closer.
His work includes moving objects, installations , painting , text and digital media .
In 1999 he received the Ebersberg Art Prize, which has been awarded by the art association in the city of Ebersberg since 1990 .
Solo exhibitions (selection)
- 2011: hunchentoot, Berlin
- 2010: White Trash Contemporary, Hamburg
- 2006: Open Art Munich
- 2001: Kunstverein Wasserburg
Participation in exhibitions (selection)
- 2019: Memphis, Linz, Austria
- 2019: Fundación Otazu, Navarra, Spain
- 2018: BBK , Munich
- 2017: Burning Man , Nevada, USA
- 2017: Kultum (cultural center at the Minoriten, Mariahilferkirche (Graz) ), Steirischer Herbst , Graz, Austria
- 2014: Ceramics of Europe, Westerwald Ceramics Museum
- 2010: Divine connections , Zeughaus , Augsburg
- 2010: BBK , Munich
- 2009: Belief unlimited , platform3, Munich
- 2002: German Historical Museum , Berlin
- 2000: House of Art , Munich
Art fairs
- 2014 ART.FAIR Cologne
- 2008 5th Berlin Art Salon
- 2008 Bridge Art Fair New York, USA
- 2007 SCOPE Art Fair Miami, USA
Biennials
- 2015: 21st Art Festival Ornö and Dresdner Biennale, Dresden
- 2015: International Biennial of Humor and Satire, Gabrovo, Bulgaria
Scholarships and Awards
- Academic Foundation of the german people
- Dr. Arthur Pfungst Foundation
- Semifinalist Search for Art
- Ebersberg Art Prize
Web links
- Official website of Tom Schmelzer
- Tom Schmelzer at artfacts.net
- Tom Schmelzer on kunstaspekte.de
- Tom Schmelzer in arte documentation, EA March 29, 2010
Individual evidence
- ^ Rebekah Drysdale: Daily Serving Critic's Pick
- ↑ Christian Hufnagel: The direct way (PDF; 989 kB) . In: Süddeutsche Zeitung , No. 157/1999.
- ↑ Franz Kotteder : With the fist on the eye (PDF; 284 kB) . In: Süddeutsche Zeitung of May 30, 2009.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Schmelzer, Tom |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German artist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1966 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Munich |