HOPE - UND PLÖTZLICH WAS DA HOPE (45CM) | 1/111 (2023) Sculpture by Dennis Josef Meseg
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Limited Edition (#1/111)
Sculpture,
Bronze
on Metal
- Dimensions Height 17.7in, Width 7.9in / 6.70 kg
- Artwork's condition The artwork is in perfect condition
- Fit for outdoor? Yes, This artwork can be displayed outdoor
- Categories Sculptures under $5,000 Figurative Female nudes
Die furchtbare Corona-Pandemie mit all ihrem Schrecken und Leid inspirierte den Künstler Dennis Josef Meseg zu seinem inzwischen international bekannten Werk „It is like it is“, einer Installation aus 111 mit rotweißem Flatterband umwickelten Schaufensterpuppen. Es sollte die Menschen zum Nachdenken anregen über den Wert des Lebens, und ihnen Mut machen im Angesicht dieser Tragödie.
Inmitten dieses Kunstwerks, verborgen und doch immer vorhanden, stand eine besondere Schaufensterpuppe. Auf den ersten Blick sah sie aus wie alle anderen, aber ihre Körperhaltung war anders, und mit diesem Detail sprach sie den Künstler an, wann immer er seine Installation zur Schau stellte. Dennis Meseg begann, ihre geheime Botschaft zu sehen, zu verstehen und wertzuschätzen. Er gab ihr den Namen „Hope“, denn die Figur erinnerte ihn an einen Menschen, der die Schwere seiner aktuellen Situation abzustreifen vermochte und auf Zehenspitzen, die Arme zum Flügelschlag gestreckt und den Blick himmelwärts gerichtet, sich besseren Zeiten zuwendet. Wie ein Hoffnungsträger für alle, die schwere Zeiten durchlebt haben und sich an den Glauben klammern, dass alles wieder gut wird.
Hoffnung war die Essenz seiner Installation, deshalb wird der Künstler sie verewigen in Gestalt dieser einen Figur – Hope – als lebensgroße Bronzestatue.
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Dennis Josef Meseg is a contemporary German artist whose passion for the diverse facets of the world, encompassing people, animals, and nature, serves as the driving force behind his artistic endeavors. Meseg's approach to creating installations is distinct, rooted not in the pursuit of easy commercial appeal due to their aesthetic beauty, but rather in their capacity to convey enduring and socially critical messages.
Motivated by a desire to directly engage audiences with topics that often linger at a distance or remain abstract, Meseg's art addresses issues such as consumption, the environment, war, pandemics, and the hidden costs of prosperity. Through his installations, he seeks to prompt meaningful conversations and draw attention to shared concerns that impact us all.
Meseg's art serves as a powerful means to connect with people, providing a platform to engage them in dialogue and raise awareness about critical issues. The artist's dedication to initiating conversations is reflected in the overwhelmingly positive responses to his installations. Notably, his Corona memorial piece titled "It is like it is" received acclaim and was honored with the CREO Prize in 2021.
Continuing his impactful artistic journey, Meseg's current installation, "Broken 1.4 | Broken/(Un)Broken," sheds light on the global suffering endured by oppressed, tortured, and often fatally victimized women and girls. The resonance and positive reception of his work stand as both motivation and confirmation that Meseg is making a meaningful difference with his art, inspiring change and fostering awareness in the world around him.
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Nationality:
GERMANY
- Date of birth : 1979
- Artistic domains: Works by artists with a certified artist value, Works by professional artists,
- Groups: Certified Artists Professional Artist Contemporary German Artists
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