Daniel Hölzl’s installation 'soft cycles' at the Berlinische Galerie marks the venue's 50th anniversary, showcasing a unique interplay of space and temporality. Using 800 cubic meters of gently shifting air within an architectural framework, the installation reinterprets memory as spatial tension through transformative sculptural forms derived from earlier inflatable works. The air-driven movements of the installation evoke a rhythmic experience, connecting past fragments with present spatial explorations. This work highlights the negotiation between solidity and fluidity, emphasizing the delicate balance between permanence and ephemerality in contemporary art.
Daniel Hölzl’s 'soft cycles' is an architectural installation at Berlinische Galerie combining inflatable elements to explore concepts of impermanence and architectural memory through physical space.
Crafted from pieces of previous works, 'soft cycles' reframes the idea of memory as spatial tension, where the structure shifts and new forms develop within the old.
Rhythm orchestrated through timed air sequences allows 'soft cycles' to embody a living presence, highlighting the gallery’s ongoing dialogue between transient exhibits and lasting architecture.
Utilizing delicate parachute silk, Hölzl’s installation contrasts with the gallery’s solid structure, prompting a contemplation on the relationship between the fixed and the fluid.
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