Martin Creed

In a broad-ranging selection, Martin Creed realised site-specific installations in 2015 in the six large halls of the Kunsthalle Vogelmann for the Kunstverein Heilbronn; at the Taxispalais in Innsbruck he likewise mounted a presentation the following year that responded to the particular conditions of the venue. Both exhibitions were premieres, for Germany and for Austria respectively. Martin Creed has not committed himself to any one medium in his work: he produces videos, paintings, sculptures and works in neon, he makes music and stages ballet performances. The spatial environment always plays an important role in this. In 2001 the Scottish artist, who lives in London, was awarded the renowned Turner Prize – for a work that „merely“ consisted of switching the light in a room on and off at regular intervals. Extremely reduced at first glance, this is of the greatest relevance for the entire space and for the visitors moving through it. Martin Creed’s brilliant oeuvre appears playful and astonishingly amiable on the one hand, yet in its effect it is decisive and rigorous. In a very personal interview Martin Creed was asked why he makes art. His answer was: in order to feel better. This statement is as disarming as it is candid, and it constantly invites the viewer of his work to take part in the process of engaging with art, with space and with the world in general.

Exhibitions:
Kunstverein Heilbronn, 27/6–20/9/2015
Galerie im Taxispalais Innsbruck, 10/9–20/11/2016