Left Overs
INDEX Stockholm, 2003
Markus Degerman shows a sequence of images in his DVD-installation "Leftovers" (2002), portraying various episodes occurring in indeterminate public spaces: part of an urban construction, as it appears in the often undefined suburban areas which we consider ugly or badly planned. By modifying and defining these environments, the artist wishes to suggest another, more unprejudiced view that at the same time leaves the door open for a possible transformation. In his work
Markus Degerman poses questions about the hierarchies that affect our attitudes towards concepts such as beauty, quality and value. His initial inspiration also came from political issues regarding who the city belongs to. Could one practical scenario in the future be to allow certain areas of the urban environment, whose function is presently unclear to be utilised by those parties interested in it?
Markus Degerman went to art school in Umeå, 1993 - 1998. Recently, his work was shown at the Life Gallery, Stockholm, Artgenda in Hamburg and Eskilstuna's Art Museum (2002). Markus Degerman is a member of the design group Uglycute, who are participating in this year's Venice Biennial.
INDEX Stockholm, 2003
Markus Degerman shows a sequence of images in his DVD-installation "Leftovers" (2002), portraying various episodes occurring in indeterminate public spaces: part of an urban construction, as it appears in the often undefined suburban areas which we consider ugly or badly planned. By modifying and defining these environments, the artist wishes to suggest another, more unprejudiced view that at the same time leaves the door open for a possible transformation. In his work
Markus Degerman poses questions about the hierarchies that affect our attitudes towards concepts such as beauty, quality and value. His initial inspiration also came from political issues regarding who the city belongs to. Could one practical scenario in the future be to allow certain areas of the urban environment, whose function is presently unclear to be utilised by those parties interested in it?
Markus Degerman went to art school in Umeå, 1993 - 1998. Recently, his work was shown at the Life Gallery, Stockholm, Artgenda in Hamburg and Eskilstuna's Art Museum (2002). Markus Degerman is a member of the design group Uglycute, who are participating in this year's Venice Biennial.