07.03.2023  •  Art NEWS

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‘Metaphysics of Core Matter’ by Silja Yvette at Galerie Arimont as part of the European Month of Photography Berlin (EMOP)

On display as part of the EMOP Berlin 2023 is the new series ‘Metaphysics of Core Matter’ by Silja Yvette at Berlin’s Galerie Arimont in Auguststr. 83, 10117 Berlin-Mitte. The vernissage will take place at 5pm on 2 March, 2023 (duration of the exhibition: 3 – 31 March, 2023).

“‘Metaphysics of Core Matter’ is a fundamental examination of contemporary materials at the intersection of art, research and industry. Artist Silja Yvette explores packaging bodies and their problematic dimensions and spread for the environment. In a social context, packaging bodies must be understood as archetypes of consumption – mass-produced articles made of foam, Styrofoam, aluminum, which are already worthless at the moment of their intended use. These materials, which are quickly disposed of in daily life, are placed upon a symbolic pedestal by Silja Yvette. A new value is ascribed to them with a reference to what they actually stand for: a reflection of the contemporary reality of accelerated life. A construction kit of modernity,” says Katharina Arimont.

“In contrast to the image motifs, the series poses the question of its own photographic production and incorporates, above all, bio-based and recycled raw materials. This approach is unusual for the photography industry; photo production and presentation often have a negative ecological footprint for very different reasons and thus fatal effects on the environment, humans and animals.”

Works from the project have already been shown in Lisbon, Berlin, Mannheim and Paris, among other places. Silja Yvette continuously pursues her approach to create further artwork. A selection from the project, including new and never-before-seen works, will now be on display in March 2023 as part of the European Month of Photography Berlin (EMOP), curated by Katharina Arimont and artistically directed by Silja Yvette personally.

The EMOP is the largest German photography festival. It has taken place every two years in Berlin since 2004 and presents numerous exhibitions and events themed upon historical and contemporary photography. The festival is organized by Kulturprojekte Berlin GmbH in cooperation with museums, cultural institutions, galleries, embassies, project spaces and photography schools in Berlin and Potsdam.

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'Metaphysics of Core Matter' by Silja Yvette at Galerie Arimont Berlin (2.-31. March 2023) during EMOP, Berlin 2023

'Metaphysics of Core Matter' by Silja Yvette at Galerie Arimont Berlin (2.-31. March 2023) during EMOP, Berlin 2023

 
'Metaphysics of Core Matter' by Silja Yvette at Galerie Arimont Berlin (2.-31. March 2023) during EMOP, Berlin 2023

'Metaphysics of Core Matter' by Silja Yvette at Galerie Arimont Berlin (2.-31. March 2023) during EMOP, Berlin 2023

 
'Metaphysics of Core Matter' by Silja Yvette at Galerie Arimont Berlin (2.-31. March 2023) during EMOP, Berlin 2023

'Metaphysics of Core Matter' by Silja Yvette at Galerie Arimont Berlin (2.-31. March 2023) during EMOP, Berlin 2023

 
'Metaphysics of Core Matter' by Silja Yvette at Galerie Arimont Berlin (2.-31. March 2023) during EMOP, Berlin 2023

'Metaphysics of Core Matter' by Silja Yvette at Galerie Arimont Berlin (2.-31. March 2023) during EMOP, Berlin 2023

 
'Metaphysics of Core Matter' by Silja Yvette at Galerie Arimont Berlin (2.-31. March 2023) during EMOP, Berlin 2023

'Metaphysics of Core Matter' by Silja Yvette at Galerie Arimont Berlin (2.-31. March 2023) during EMOP, Berlin 2023

 
'Metaphysics of Core Matter' by Silja Yvette at Galerie Arimont Berlin (2.-31. March 2023) during EMOP, Berlin 2023

'Metaphysics of Core Matter' by Silja Yvette at Galerie Arimont Berlin (2.-31. March 2023) during EMOP, Berlin 2023

 
'Metaphysics of Core Matter' by Silja Yvette at Galerie Arimont Berlin (2.-31. March 2023) during EMOP, Berlin 2023

'Metaphysics of Core Matter' by Silja Yvette at Galerie Arimont Berlin (2.-31. March 2023) during EMOP, Berlin 2023

 
'Metaphysics of Core Matter' by Silja Yvette at Galerie Arimont Berlin (2.-31. March 2023) during EMOP, Berlin 2023

'Metaphysics of Core Matter' by Silja Yvette at Galerie Arimont Berlin (2.-31. March 2023) during EMOP, Berlin 2023

 
'Metaphysics of Core Matter' by Silja Yvette at Galerie Arimont Berlin (2.-31. March 2023) during EMOP, Berlin 2023

'Metaphysics of Core Matter' by Silja Yvette at Galerie Arimont Berlin (2.-31. March 2023) during EMOP, Berlin 2023

 
'Metaphysics of Core Matter' by Silja Yvette at Galerie Arimont Berlin (2.-31. March 2023) during EMOP, Berlin 2023

'Metaphysics of Core Matter' by Silja Yvette at Galerie Arimont Berlin (2.-31. March 2023) during EMOP, Berlin 2023

 
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