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Book Synopsis: • From the series Künstlerhaus Bethanien
• Offers a platform for emerging young artists
A central pillar of Daniel Lie’s artistic practice is time – ranging from age-old memories to the beginning of the world, from the life span of a human being to the geological time of the elements. Lie’s art explores concepts such as life, death, and decay, as well as biographical relationships and heritage, with an approach that centers around personal memories, family stories, cultural objects, and natural products that survive for a long time and are linked to memories of the past. Taking a lifetime as a comparative measure, the works are inspired by developmental processes and the transition from one state to another. Installations, sculptures, and a combination of different media reveal the performative qualities of the referential objects – time, transience, and presence. Lie turns a spotlight on these three aspects by creating complex installations and giving pride of place to organic elements that grow and age and have life cycles of their own, such as plants and fungi. Engaging in an interdisciplinary exchange with mycologists, archaeologists, and environmental specialists, Lie addresses the fault lines in binary thought patterns such as science and religion, past origins and present existence, life and death, while attempting to subvert them.
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Introducing Daniel Lie's captivating book, "Scales of Decay" from the prestigious series Künstlerhaus Bethanien. This masterpiece offers a unique platform for emerging young artists to showcase their talent and creativity.
One of the key themes explored by Lie is time, encompassing a wide range of aspects from ancient memories to the origins of our world. Through his art, Lie delves into the profound concepts of life, death, and decay, unraveling the intricate web of biographical relationships and ancestral heritage. His approach is deeply personal, intertwining personal memories, family stories, cultural artifacts, and enduring natural products that hold memories of the past.
By using a lifetime as a comparative measure, Lie unveils extraordinary insights into developmental processes and the transformative nature of transitions between states. Through installations, sculptures, and a fusion of different media, he skillfully unveils the performative qualities of time, transience, and presence. This book provides a thought-provoking journey that sheds light on these aspects and invites contemplation.
Lie's work prominently features organic elements, such as plants and fungi, that evolve, age, and possess their own lifecycles. Engaging in a multidisciplinary collaboration with mycologists, archaeologists, and environmental specialists, Lie challenges traditional binary thought patterns, dismantling boundaries between science and religion, past origins and present existence, and life and death. Prepare to have your perspectives subverted and your mind expanded as you explore the fascinating world of "Scales of Decay."
Experience the awe-inspiring artistic vision of Daniel Lie in his extraordinary book, "Scales of Decay." Immerse yourself in the exploration of time, life, and decay while reflecting on the interconnectedness of our past, present, and future. Don't miss this opportunity to embark on a profound artistic journey. Get your copy today!
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