Erik Weiser

Lives and works in Leipzig, Germany

Artist statement

Hardware stores, discount stores, online second-hand platforms, toy stores, roadsides, parks and beaches: these are the places where Erik Weiser finds inspiration and the materials for his artworks. Weiser has a preference for flotsam and jetsam, used goods and discount products. This inclination is by no means meant to be derogatory. He sees beauty and potential where others see nothing but trinkets and waste to be quickly disposed of. Transformation is a leitmotif that runs through his entire oeuvre and is explored through various forms of expression. It is always about change, both in the motif and in the creation of the works, which emerge from a process of exploration, confrontation and reinvention. Everyday objects and scenes are transformed and reinterpreted as works of art. It is as much about perception as it is about the images and objects that emerge from the transformation. Weiser‘s artworks embody a particular way of looking at the world and a playful interaction with it. By appreciating and reusing garbage and everyday objects and „upcycling“ them into art, his works open our eyes to the (often hidden) beauty of the environment and serve as a stimulus for a creative, careful approach to it. There is almost no trace of nature romanticism here - it is about the (often unintentional) beauty of the world that we humans have created. Weiser‘s works arise from everyday experiences and encounters with people and his surroundings. As such, they always contain...

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