Nika Schmitt:
Égo/Égal
in collaboration with Home Gallery
OPENING:Thur, Nov 30th, 6-8pm
Exhibition: Nov 30 - Dec 2, 2023
Hours: Thur-Sat, 12-6pm or by appointment
Field Projects, in collaboration with Home Gallery, is proud to present Égo/Égal - a solo exhibition of site-specific works by Nika Schmitt. Nika Schmitt is a Luxembourgish sound artist from Rotterdam (NL). Her kinetic sculptures and installations are distinguished by a unique combination of sound, electronics, and mechanics. Her work examines complex physical processes in a simple and straightforward manner. The compositions, which are mostly site-specific, investigate the principles of energy, material, and time, reflecting on the interrelationships and impacts that each of these elements elicit in cycles of repetition (rhythm), deterioration, and transformation.
During Égo/Égal, a selection of electro-mechanical sculptures are presented that reflect the artists current thoughts and research ideas on the dualism of self care and self harm through repetitive self-induced or controlled acts. Ephemeral material and sound reactive movement become part of the mechanical performance wherein the pieces interact with one another, the gallery space and with the visitors. The artist will be present for the duration of the exhibition.
Nika Schmitt (Luxembourg, b 1992) is an independent sound artist. Currently based in Rotterdam, she makes site-specific electromechanical installations and kinetic sculptures. She’s currently a resident in the International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP).