In the sculptures by Hannes Mussner we find romantic touches from North Italian traditions as well as specific characteristics and key features from the German Art scene.
The main focus of his work is geared towards men and their history, inspired by the diversity of cultures, going back even to primitive societies. The artist establishes evidence of exceptional knowledge in working with all different kinds of wood, which contributes highly to the convincing qualities and outspoken radiance of his sculptures, even though they may appear expressionless.
One finds here the influence of his great master, Stephen Balkenhol. But Mussner definitely innovates and develops his own style, the unrevealed individuals he creates manifest themselves under fascinating dimensions, taking their place in a contemporary world. This way he illustrates a certain stage set, but leaves the viewer free as well in his own interpretation.
Mussner-Sister-Tall_1. Sister Tall
Mussner-Sister-Tall. Sister Tall
Mussner-Sister-Tall_2. Sister Tall detail
“Sister Tall” wooden sculpture, lindenwood, acrylic paint, silver leafs (92x20x20cm) – private collection
Mussner-Sister-Sweet_2. Sister Sweet detail
Mussner-Sister-Sweet_1. Sister Sweet
Mussner-Sister-Sweet. Sister Sweet
“Sister Sweet” wooden sculpture, lindenwood, acrylic paint, gold leafs (92x20x20cm) – private collection
Biography
Born in 1989, Bolzano IT
Education:
2023: Meisterschüler bei Prof. Stephan Balkenhol, DE
2017 – 2022: Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste Karlsruhe, DE
Prizes:
2022 – first prize at “Europäischer Gestaltungspreis 2022” award
Exhibitions
2024
Absolute Art Gallery, Knokke & Bruges, BE
Art Karlsruhe, art fair, DE
“Materia”, Gallery Fuchs, Stuttgart, DE
2023
Art Karlsruhe, art fair, DE
Academy selection, Glerie Kellermann, Düsseldorf (DE)
Vis-à-vis, groupshow, Galerie Albert Baumgarten, Freiburg (DE)
2022
Art Miami, artfair, Licht Feld Gallery (CH) Miami, (USA)
Neugierig auf morgen, Preisträgerausstellung des Europäischen Gestaltungspreises,Karlsruhe (DE)
There you are, groupshow, Galerie OH, Karlsruhe (DE)
Liquid Art System, groupshow, Liquid Art System, Capri (IT)
Köpfe, groupshow, Galerie Marianne Heller, Heidelberg (DE)
Galerie OH, groupshow, Galerie OH, Karlsruhe (DE)
2021
Urban Life, groupshow, Galerie Michael Schmalfuss, Berlin (DE)
Interdependent, duo show together with italian artist Elisa Rungger, Galerie Broetzinger, Pforzheim (DE)
Immagine e somiglianza, duo show together with italian artist Elisa Rungger, Galerie Kunstraum Vincke-Liepmann, Heidelberg (DE)
Persona – Existenz und Essenz, duo show together with italian artist Elisa Rungger, Galerie Koenitz, Leipzig (DE)
2020
Jahresausstellung Akademie der bildenden Künste Karlsruhe, curated by Prof. Stephan Balkenhol
2019
Jahresausstellung Akademie der bildenden Künste Karlsruhe, curated by Prof. Stephan Balkenhol Austellung Klasse Stephan Balkenhol, Kasseler Sparkasse (Kassel, Deutschland)
2018
Michelangelo Reload Artist residency (Pietrasanta, Italy) Jahresausstellung Akademie der bildenden Künste Karlsruhe, curated by Prof. Stephan Balkenhol
