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Žilvinas Kempinas Lithuanian, b. 1969
Fan Drawing 20101110, 2010
Archival ink on paper, metal frame, museum glass as part of the artwork
38.7 x 31.1 x 3 cm
15 x 12 x 1 in
15 x 12 x 1 in
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Žilvinas Kempinas is a Lithuanian-born, New York-based artist best known for his innovative use of non-traditional materials and minimalist aesthetic. His 'Fan Drawings' series exemplifies his exploration of movement, air,...
Žilvinas Kempinas is a Lithuanian-born, New York-based artist best known for his innovative use of non-traditional materials and minimalist aesthetic. His "Fan Drawings" series exemplifies his exploration of movement, air, and balance through the medium of drawing. In these works, Kempinas uses fan to direct the flow of graphite strips, creating intricate, abstract drawings that are both dynamic and ephemeral. The fan-driven motion results in delicate, unpredictable lines that evoke notions of chance, energy, and the intersection of art and technology.
The "Fan Drawings" capture Kempinas' fascination with the unseen forces of nature, translating air currents into visible, physical marks. This interplay of controlled and random movement aligns with his broader interest in kinetic art and the use of everyday materials to create minimalist, yet conceptually rich works. The works are characterized by their lightness, fluidity, and a sense of impermanence, as the fans continuously alter the composition, making each viewing a unique experience.
The "Fan Drawings" capture Kempinas' fascination with the unseen forces of nature, translating air currents into visible, physical marks. This interplay of controlled and random movement aligns with his broader interest in kinetic art and the use of everyday materials to create minimalist, yet conceptually rich works. The works are characterized by their lightness, fluidity, and a sense of impermanence, as the fans continuously alter the composition, making each viewing a unique experience.
Exhibitions
2014 Art Brussels art fair, galerija VARTAI, Brussels
2008 Zilvinas Kempinas, Kunsthalle Wien, Vienna (solo)
2010 Contemporary Art from Lithuania, European Central Bank, 24 June - 17 September (group)
2010-11 On Line: Drawing Through the Twentieth Century, MoMA, New York, 21 November 2010 - 7 February 2011 (group)
2009 ARCO, Madrid, with Galerjia Vartai (group)
Publications
Žilvinas Kempinas, TUBE, 2009, Venice Biennale 2009
Romantische Maschinen, Georg-Kolde-Museum Berlin, 2009 (group)
Contemporary Art from Lithuania, European Central Bank, 2010 (group)