Im Weißen Stehend
| Edition | Original Art |
|---|---|
| Sujet | Other |
| Technique | Sculpture |
| Height | 62 cm |
| Width | 28 cm |
| Length/Depth | 25 cm |
Size / Material
2026
Material: fabric impregnated with glue and epoxy resin on wood
(Varnished)
Dimensions: 62 x 28 x 25 cm
The sculpture depicts an upright, completely veiled humanoid figure. Its body is wrapped in dense layers of fabric, which drape around the form in heavy, restless folds. The head and body structure are merely hinted at; the figure defies clear identification. The fabric panels appear as though they have solidified in a moment of sinking or contracting, freezing the movement of the material.
The work explores the liminal state of a being that, whilst possessing a physical presence, lacks a clearly human identity. The complete veiling creates a figure that appears both anonymous and alien – a humanoid being whose individuality vanishes behind the material shell. The frozen folds of the fabric appear as traces of an inner movement that has been fixed within the material, lending the sculpture a quiet, concentrated tension between protection, withdrawal and an enigmatic presence.
Shipping:
The sculpture is shipped in a box lined with foam.
A certificate of authenticity is included; the work is marked with the title and signature on the base.
Dominik Ackermann
studied fine art as a master’s student in Christian Sery’s class at the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts. Prior to this, he graduated from the CHS Vocational College for Graphic Design in Karlsruhe and attended architecture-related further education courses at Dresden University of Technology.
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We look around and see people walking past us, standing still, leaning against architectural objects, structures and buildings. These people are strangers to us; they are strangers and will always remain so. We do not speak to them, and they appear aloof and anonymous. No longer recognisable as individuals and having lost their humanity, they become intangible beings, part of an urban landscape. These biological, natural forms gradually merge with their surroundings, with objects and the surrounding architecture. Thus, distorted fragments of humanoid life forms from an urban world are reflected in Ackermann’s works. A dialogue emerges here between these figures and their inner relationship with the viewer.
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Awards / Scholarships
Acquisitions / Inclusion in the ‘Ostsächsische Sparkasse Collection’ (2023/25)
Publication in: ‘Wissen schafft Raum’ by TU Dresden (2024)
Project funding for ‘Downtown’ from TU Dresden (2022/23)
EU4ART Long-Term Fellowship at the MKE, Budapest, Hungary (2021)
Solo exhibitions
KaB Downtown – Dresden Academy of Fine Arts (2023)
NATURAL PROCESSES, MKE – Magyar Képzőművészeti Egyetem, Budapest (2021)
DESIRABLE TIMES, Kunstraum GEH8, Dresden (2020)
