 About SpringerParker SpringerParkers artworks are subtle and sometimes mysterious stories that are presented in a broad spectrum of media ranging from photography to live performances. The visual expression of the work echoes the intensive study of photography in the early stages of their artistic career. Today the artists freely "scout through sound and images" embracing the collision and intersection of both analog and digital processes in their experimental work. SPs compositions with their highly organic quality are the result of their own way of sculpting and layering of sound material and of the artists particular method to conduct and melt together independent spheres and patterns. Time, transience and memory are recurrent key themes in SPs examinations in which they intertwine abstract expressions with narrative motifs. This work with its unusual visual and acoustic character fascinates and creates a state of contemplation that is noticed by the beholder who always brings along his/her own narratives. ARTIST CV Springer *1972 in Oldenburg, i. H./ Germany From 1993 – 2005 SpringerParker were collaborating under the name "candela2" Studies / Teaching 2002 – 2004 (Parker) Research Associate at the School of Arts and Design Kassel. 2000 – 2003 (Springer) Research Associate at the School of Arts and Design Kassel. 2003 (SpringerParker) MA Visual Communication, University Kassel - School of Arts and Design. 2000 (SpringerParker) MA Fine Arts, University Kassel - School of Arts and Design. Publications / TV / Radio coverage [Radio] "Memoria Norway" at NRK radio (Norway), Kulturnytt,Feb. 5, 2010 Exhibitions / Screenings / Performances (selection) 2011 "A Momentary Lapse", Gallery Weekend, in co-operation with Petra Rietz Salon Galerie "There Are Places In Our Heads One Can Travel To", a contemporary dance opera 2010 Kunstnernes Hus Oslo "Gentle Actions", Memoria Norway documentation, Oslo | Norway 2009 Memoria Norway - Artistic Exploration - Autumn (w. Goethe-Institut) 2008
Mainzer Kunstpreis Eisenturm 2008, Mainz | Germany 2007 "arte mobile", Florence | Italy 2006 INTERFACE - Festival for music and related arts "Immersion 4", Berlin | Germany [ live ] 2005 Museum for Sepulcral Culture, Kassel | Germany [ live ] 2004 Museum Ludwig, Cologne | Germany 2003 Video Lisboa - ZDB Gallery, Lisbon | Portugal [ live ] 2002 The Room Of Secondary Light, 20 improvised concerts, Reiss Hotel, Kassel | Germany [ live ] 2001 MMK, Frankfurt | Germany 2000 Kunsthalle Fridericianum, Kassel | Germany 1999 Hoftheater Eremitage, St. Petersburg | Russia 1998 Dokumentarfilm und Videofest Kassel, Kassel | Germany 1997 European Media Art Festival (EMAF), Osnabrück | Germany 1993 - 1996 [ Mainly photographic works and exhibitions ] Awards/Scholarships 2008–2010 Goethe-Institute – Memoria Norway Project 2009 Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – "Memoria Norway" Tour 2008 Mainzer Kunstpreis Eisenturm 2008 2004/05 Grant of a DAAD scholarship 2004 3rd prize at the FILE Festival, Sao Paulo | Brazil 2000 Kasseler Kunstpreis der Dr. Wolfgang Zippel – Stiftung 1997 Axis Mundi-Internet Award of German Art Academies Curatorial work 2004 Jury Backup Award, Backup Festival - New Media in Film, Weimar | Germany 1999 – 2002 Curation of the CD-Rom/Internetprojects for the 2001 Co- Curation of the Student Forum Exhibition for the European Media Art Festival Osnabrück | Germany 1997 Co-curation Dialog Spaces, film+arc, Graz | Austria Organizational work 1999 – 2002 Assistance / consulting for Documenta11: web + digital media 2000 Artistic / technical concept and direction of the “DIGITAL ARENA” Event – Kassel 1999 Assistance / consulting / coordination of the Kunsthochschule Kassel Team |
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