On Sunday, 30 November at 2 pm, the first of three artworks in the "Ortskundig" project will be officially opened at the Hartmannfabrik on the corner of Hartmannstraße and Fabrikstraße. This is a project by the Chemnitz Artists' Association as part of the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025, which is funded by the City of Chemnitz through a special-purpose art grant under the aspect of "Art on the River". It enabled three regionally based artists to create works of art on three intervention areas.
Interested citizens and representatives of the media are cordially invited to attend.
The first work of art to be unveiled is "Yesterday is today becomes tomorrow" by Ronald Münch. The six-metre-high stainless steel sculpture, inspired by the city's industrial history, consists of over a tonne of stainless steel sheet, almost 100 parts and 73 metres of welding seam. Following the idea, design, modelling and preparation by Ronald Münch, mechanical and welding engineer Jens Mehner from Burgstädt produced the sculpture.
Interested artists came together for the "Ortskundig" art project organised by the Chemnitz Artists' Association. The idea developed to involve the local population in the creative process from the very beginning. Residents were contacted with questionnaires and public information events were organised. After all, art in public spaces should not only be created by artists, but should also be experienced and appreciated by society. The aim of the project is not only to create a sense of connection with the artistic object, but also to strengthen the feeling of belonging to the community.
The other two artworks in the project will be installed in spring at the Beckerstrasse railway viaduct and at the Chemnitz Valley cycle path rest area (Fischwegbrücke). At the railway viaduct, Christoph Rossner will erect a "driftwood lifebuoy" made of stainless steel and oak, which will measure around 8 x 9 metres and will be openly accessible and illuminated. At the Chemnitz Valley cycle path rest area, Peggy Albrecht is designing a metal object around 9 metres long entitled "Tandem for everyone". The life-size, free-standing silhouette made of Corten steel visualises the different characters of cyclists.
The cost of the three works of art, including the installation, totalled 300,000 euros.
English
Choose