Body poetry: works of art celebrate the beauty of the human body

Body poetry: works of art celebrate the beauty of the human body

Rechenzentrum Potsdam, Deutschland - On May 2, the exhibition "Body Poesie. The Art of the Act. 8 years of acting for everyone" opened the exhibition "Body Poetry. This event celebrates the versatile and aesthetic representation of the human body by more than 100 works by 14 artists who are both up -and -coming and established. The curator and artist Katrin Seifert leads the exhibition, which is the result of regular meetings over the period of eight years, in which work is done three times a month in the Potsdam data center or in Villa Schöningen. Admission to the vernissage that begins at 6 p.m. is free.

The exhibition is supplemented by a live performance by Maria de Faro and the singer Jenny Temirgazina. Particularly noted that on the day of the open studios on May 4 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., visitors have the opportunity to get in touch with the artists and to get further insights into the creative work. The finissage on May 17 will also be a special event, since pictures from the exhibition are auctioned at 4 p.m.

Jenny Saville and their artistic importance

Contemporary art is repeatedly shaped by important artists. An outstanding figure is the British painter Jenny Saville, who was born in Cambridge on May 7, 1970. Saville, a founding member of the Young British Artists (YBAS), is known for its provocative representations of the female form that question the traditional ideals of beauty. Her training at the Lilley and Stone School in Newark and the Glasgow School of Art, supplemented by a scholarship at the University of Cincinnati, shaped its unique style.

Your artistic work is known for the use of living oil paints and exaggerated representations, which often adopt large formats. Works such as "Proped", which was auctioned at Sotheby’s for 9.5 million pounds in 2018, underline their central role in contemporary art and make it the most expensive living artist. Saville's paintings reflect a critical examination of body pictures, gender identity and the objectification of women and emphasize imperfections as part of human experience.

important works and exhibitions

Saville has created numerous important works that were exhibited in renowned museums and galleries. Her best -known works include:

• "Branded" (1992)
• "Closed Contact" (1995–1996)
• "Hybrid" (1997)
• "fulcrum" (1999)
• "hem" (1999)
• "Ruben’s Flap" (1998–1999)
• "Matrix" (1999)

Important exhibitions of her works took place in the Saatchi Gallery with "Young British Artists III" in 1994 and in the Royal Academy of Arts with "Sensation: Young British Artists from the Saatchi Collection" in 1997. Saville's works can be found in important institutions such as the Tate Britain and the Museum of Modern Art in New York, which continues their artistic influence.