Hans Kotter
Born 1966 in Mühldorf am Inn, Germany
© Photo from the artist's archive
The light-based works of Hans Kotter show a pluriverse of optical possibilities that break through the boundaries of space and extend it on a material and immaterial basis. Through his objects, Kotter creates illusionary worlds which not only sound out the physical dimensions of light, but also control the viewers’ perception in technically refined material combinations.
"Art is a daughter of freedom" (Friedrich Schiller) - I am convinced that there is also something positive in every crisis. Only through the loss or restriction of freedom, one becomes aware that it is not a matter of course. Therefore, my hope is that we have learned something about ourselves from these strange times.
Hans Kotter Berlin, Germany, March 23, 2022
Bad Luck (2021)
155 x 50 x 50 cm, wood, bird, LED light, bird, light arrow
Bad Luck (2021)
155 x 50 x 50 cm, wood, bird, LED light, bird, light arrowRise and Fall (2020)
size varies, metal, LED tubes programmed
Perfect Angle (2018)
170 x 140 cm, 6 plexiglas plates, LED (white), metal, wood
Perfect Angle (2018)
170 x 140 cm, 6 plexiglas plates, LED (white), metal, woodBig Bang…. Interruption (2013)
160 x 110 x 210 cm, wood, plexiglas, glass, metal, mirrors, LED lights
Big Bang…. Interruption (2013)
160 x 110 x 210 cm, wood, plexiglas, glass, metal, mirrors, LED lights
Almost (2012)
250 x 150 x 200 cm, metal, plexiglas, LED (white), trailer
Almost (2012)
250 x 150 x 200 cm, metal, plexiglas, LED (white), trailer