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Work of art in Donaupark: Spectacular fire performance delights Tuttlingen!
In Tuttlingen's Donaupark, artist Johannes Pfeiffer burned his work “Forest Labyrinth” to address transience and nature.
Work of art in Donaupark: Spectacular fire performance delights Tuttlingen!
On Tuesday evening, the Tuttlingen Donaupark experienced a very special event that captivated visitors. An artist decided to burn his own work of art. The campaign involved the artwork “Forest Labyrinth”, which has established a unique connection between people and nature since it was created in 2003 by land art and installation artist Johannes Pfeiffer. Georgine Guber, who often visits Donaupark, described the scene as “incomparable” as the flames transformed the work.
The “forest labyrinth” was a creative symbiosis of different types of softwood and plywood panels, which was designed by Pfeiffer in collaboration with the Tuttlingen State Forestry Office. This installation was conceived as an ephemeral work that underwent a transformation in 2019. At that time, Pfeiffer shortened the tree trunks, removed the wooden panels and blackened the remaining trunks, which ultimately led to the creation of the “Black Forest” under the title “Metamorphosis”.
A symbol of transience
The spectacular burning, which took place after 22 years, was not only intended to represent art, but also to raise important questions about transience and the relationship between humans and nature. The action was accompanied by the percussionists Johannes Berner and Moritz Schneider-Strittmatter, whose drum sounds created a hypnotizing atmosphere. A fire watch from the fire department was on site to ensure safety throughout the process.
“The essence of art lies in change,” said Forestry Office Manager Klaus Cerny, who reported on the selection of tree trunks and the creation of the work of art. His words were well received by those present, including gallery director Anna-Maria Ehrmann-Schindlbeck, who emphasized how well the work harmonizes with Ovid's Metamorphoses and underlines the positive symbolism of the forest.
The future of the place
First Mayor Uwe Keller in particular saw the campaign as a symbolic event that impressively underlined the themes of change and transience. In the future, the new work of art “What a Circus in Luck” by Florian Fiener, also known as “the floating pig pyramid”, will be found in the place of the burned work of art. This shows once again that art is alive and undergoes constant change.
This impressive event was not only an experience for the senses, but also stimulated thought: What influence does art have on our perception of nature? And how do we deal with transience? Questions that will certainly remain in the participants' memories for a long time.