“In Between Two” – exhibition of workshop graphics by Sarah Steuer
Sarah Steuer’s exhibition is made up of prints and drawings of creatures from another world – strange and mystical monstrosities reflected on copper matrices. Imaginary creatures, hidden in the nooks and crannies of a sheet of paper, pensive with closed eyes, entwined with mysterious ornaments will encourage you to take a break from reality for a while.
Prepare to be enchanted! You’re cordially invited to immerse yourself in the unveiling of an extraordinary exhibition featuring the talented Dresden-based artist on April 18th at 7 p.m. Step into the mesmerizing world of “In Between Two,” where lithography and etching collide to reveal the captivating interplay between positive and negative perspectives. Delve deeper into the noble realms of classic printing techniques as you encounter graphic forms teeming with wonder, legends, and myths.
„Sarah Steuer’s prints and drawings were created in the privacy of her studio in Dresden. In this exhibition, the artist lets us in on a little secret and shows us creatures from another world. The artist is inspired by the medieval symbols and mysterious ornaments. At the exhibition she exhibits not only graphic prints, but also metal matrices, which remind the artist of mirrors considered as portals. It turns out that mirror images have long played a significant role in the history of printing. For example, Johannes Gutenberg, a German craftsman and creator of the world’s first industrial printing method, wielded the art of making mirrors out of metal and glass, believing in their deep spiritual symbolism. It is also known that, according to medieval beliefs, mirror reflections were linked to magic and the art of alchemy. So are the mysterious works of Sarah Steuer.”
Paulina Brelińska-Garsztka
Sarah Steuer ➯ originally from Constance on Lake Constance, studied at the State Academy of Fine Arts in Paris under Wernher Bouwens in 2020. Last year, she clinched the Siegert Foundation Art Prize and defended her diploma alongside Helen Verhoeven at the Academy of Fine Arts in Dresden. Currently pursuing her master’s degree there, Sarah focuses on printmaking techniques like lithography and etching. Her artistic journey revolves around finding a unique language of expression. She believes that each medium communicates differently, which is why her works exhibit rich contrasts, blending black and white with all shades of grey.
“In Between Two”
Sarah Steuer
18/04 – 24/05/2024
opening: April 18, at 19:00
Tuesday – Friday: 10:00–20:00
Klub pod Kolumnami, Świętego Macieja Square 21, Wrocław
→ free entry
Exhibition coordination: Paulina Brelińska-Garsztka, Karolina Jaworska
Promotion: Anna Pazdej, Hanna Mokijewska
Identification and composition: Aleksandra Abramik
The residency is organized by the partner cities of Wroclaw and Dresden. Exchange partners: Grafikwerkstatt in Dresden, Wroclaw Institute of Culture, Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Fine Arts in Wroclaw, Wroclaw City Gallery and Copperplate Engraver’s House
