‘almost’, 2012 by hans kotter glass house on trailer, metal, mirror, plexiglas, LEDs220cm x 140cm x 230cm + trailerimage © hans kotter

 

 

hans kotter: home sweet homegallery klaus benden, germanyon now through january 13th, 2012

 

internationally renowned german artist hans kotter presents his latest exhibition ‘home sweet home’ at gallery klaus benden in köln, germany.kotter is well-known for his for his dexterity in harnessing the atmospheric and manipulative power of light – this latest exposition no exception. ‘almost’ strays from the familial chaotic yarn-like lighting pieces by kotter, with this new iteration focusing on the theme of a house – a home. the artwork is defined by a fragile glass structure perched on a trailer, the interior of the house complicated by the reflection of mirrors, glass and translucency. kotter uses the language and play of light to manufacture dizzying installations – articulating notions of memory, promises and wishes.the remainder of the pieces are more reminiscent of his earlier works – neon twists and illuminated turns, captivating the mind’s eye. the light-boxes of complex refracted patterns seem to simulate an entrance to another dimension, manufacturing a surreal atmosphere and candidly toying with human perception.

 

 

hans kotter: home sweet homethe artwork is defined by a fragile glass structure perched on a trailer, the interior of the house complicated by the reflection of mirrors, glass and translucencyimage © hans kotter

 

 

hans kotter: home sweet homethe artwork articulates notions of memory, promises and wishesimage © hans kotter

 

 

hans kotter: home sweet home‘fractal structure’, 201260cm x 60cm mirror, plexiglas, color-changing LEDs, remoteimage © hans kotter

 

 

hans kotter: home sweet home‘windows’, 2012100cm x 100cm mirror, plexiglass, color-changing LEDs, remoteimage © hans kotter

 

 

hans kotter: home sweet home‘spring’, 2012100cm x 100cm x 15cmmirror, plexiglass, color-changing LEDs, remoteimage © hans kotter

 

 

hans kotter: home sweet home‘flower’, 201260cm x 60cm mirror, plexiglass, color-changing LEDs, remoteimage © hans kotter

 

 

hans kotter: home sweet homethe light-boxes of complex refracted patterns seem to simulate an entrance to another dimension, manufacturing an atmosphere and candidly toying with human perceptionimage © hans kotter

 

 

hans kotter: home sweet homekotter uses the language and play of light to manufacture dizzying installationsimage © hans kotter