Spiegelbild (Stage of Consciousness) part of the 29 Palms, CA project - 2008
20x24cm,
Edition of 10 plus 2 Artist Proofs.
Archival C-Print, based on the Polaroid.
Signature label and Certificate.
Artist Inventory No. 7910.
Not mounted.
featuring Radha Mitchell and Udo Kier
Exhibition History:
2018: Bombay Beach Biennale (Permanent Collection) - 2007: 29 Palms, CA, Polanoid, Vienna, Austria (S) (catalog) - 2008: Les Rencontres d'Arles - Photo Festival South of France (G), nominated for the Discovery Award - 29 Palms, CA, Galerie Spesshardt-Klein, Berlin (S) & Forum Expanded / Berlinale Presentation (G) 2009: 29 Palms, CA, Moravian Gallery, (Museum of Applied Arts), Brno, Czech Republic (S) - 29 Palms, CA, Galerie Koestlin, Artbar 71, Berlin, Germany - 2010: Mapping Worlds: Welten verstehen – Aufbruch in die Gegenwart, 8. Internationale Foto -Triennale Esslingen 2010, Germany, curated by Andreas Baur (G) with Shirana Shahbazi, Roselyne Titaud, Olaf Unverzart, Lidwien van de Ven, Stephen Wilks (catalog) - Stefanie Schneider, Galerie Walter Keller, Zurich (S) - Stefanie Schneider, Galerie Thierry Librati, Paris (S) - Kunstmesse Zurich, Solo Show Stefanie Schneider with Gallery Walter Keller 2011: Mirror of broken Dreams, Galerie Robert Drees, Hannover, Germany, (S) - Stefanie Schneider, Catherine et André Galerie Hug, Paris, France (S)
Publications:
STRANGER THAN PARADISE published by Hatje Cantz Verlag, Ostfilder, 2006, (monography), 29 PALMS, CA, Pocket Polaroid Series #004, published by SCHWARZERFREITAG, Berlin, 2007, (monography), INSTANTDREAMS, Avenso, Berlin, 2014 (monography)
"Reflections of Transcendence: Spiegelbild"
Stefanie Schneider's artistic canvas unveils "Spiegelbild," a captivating chapter within the Stage of Consciousness project. Set on the vast expanse of the Consciousness stage, the scene unfolds like a dream, where Udo Kier and Radha Mitchell take center stage.
Desert Dreamscape: Beyond the Threshold
As the characters stand on an old slab of concrete, a boundless desert stretches before them—a metaphor for uncharted horizons and introspective journeys. The desert's barren beauty becomes a backdrop, echoing the vastness of the human psyche.
Elegant Enigma: Udo Kier's Presence
Udo Kier stands elegantly in a white suit, embodying a sense of mystery and allure. His white-clad attire contrasts against the rustic surroundings, capturing attention like a figure from another realm. In his right hand, a red handkerchief exudes a touch of flair, while a mirror in his left reflects deeper reflections yet to be unveiled.
Transcendent Encounter: Radha Mitchell's Crouch
Radha Mitchell's presence on her knees within an old wooden table adorned with bird feathers becomes a mesmerizing focal point. Her crouching stance symbolizes an immersion into her own essence—a moment of reflection, as if seeking answers from the depths of her being.
Symbolism Amidst Tools: The Layers of Meaning
Behind them, a blue background emanates a sense of enigmatic ambiance. An array of tools scattered on the ground speaks of introspection—a journey that requires a myriad of instruments. The Pepsi Cola icebox adds an intriguing touch, hinting at the mundane coexisting with the profound.
A Dance of Contrasts: Convergence and Unveiling
As Udo Kier moves toward Radha Mitchell, their contrasting forms seem to dance—a convergence of two souls embarking on a shared journey. The elegant against the rustic, the enigma against the introspection—they embody the duality within us all.
"Reflections of Transcendence: Spiegelbild" becomes an evocative tapestry—a visual narrative that invites viewers to ponder the interplay of self-discovery, enigma, and the uncharted landscapes of consciousness. Schneider's lens captures a moment where the mundane and the profound intersect, beckoning us to delve into the depths of our own existence.
Stefanie Schneider received her MFA in Communication Design at the Folkwang Schule Essen, Germany. Her work has been shown at the Museum for Photography, Braunschweig, Museum für Kommunikation, Berlin, the Institut für Neue Medien, Frankfurt, the Nassauischer Kunstverein, Wiesbaden, Kunstverein Bielefeld, Museum für Moderne Kunst Passau, Les Rencontres d'Arles, Foto -Triennale Esslingen.