Sebastian Wolf (born 1989) is a German Media artist and designer. In his work he explores "novel technologies and their inherent aesthetic and emotional potential"[1] through interactive kinetic and light installations, usually incorporating natural elements. He lives and works in Berlin.[2]
Sebastian Wolf | |
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| Born | 13 March 1989 |
| Nationality | German |
| Education | Berlin University of the Arts Tama Art University Bauhaus University Nagoya Zokei University |
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| Known for | Kinetic art, Light art, Sculpture, Installation |
| Website | einsdreidrei |
Early life and education
editWolf holds a BFA in Media Art from Bauhaus University and a postgraduate degree in New Media from Berlin University of the Arts where he studied under Professor Joachim Sauter. He also studied Art & Media at Tama Art University as well as Contemporary Art at Nagoya Zokei University in Japan.[3][4][5]
Work
editWolf's work has been shown internationally, most notably at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, Tokyo,[6][7] the Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe[8] and frequently at the Ars Electronica Festival, Linz.[9][10][11] Other exhibitions include the European Media Art Festival,[12] re:publica, transmediale,[13] and Scopitone Festival.[14]
In 2016 he received the Zebrastraat New Technological Art Award[15] for his work "Brume", a sculpture entirely made of ultralight mist. For his 2019 work "drawhearts", in which a machine utilizes vapour to produce ephemeral hand-drawn heart shapes on a pane of glass, he has been awarded the 2020 New Face Award (Art Division) of the 23rd Japan Media Arts Festival.[16][17]
References
edit- ^ "SEBASTIAN WOLF - Sebastian Wolf". einsdreidrei.com.
- ^ Wolf, Sebastian (11 September 2020). "Matrix" (Interview). Interviewed by Franz Zeller. Vienna: ORF (broadcaster).
- ^ "// new media class". newmedia.udk-berlin.de.
- ^ "Preis der Medienkunst/Mediengestaltung 2015 wurde vergeben". www.uni-weimar.de.
- ^ "Sebastian Wolf LinkedIn Profile".
- ^ "23rd Japan Media Arts Festival Exhibition of Award-winning Works". Miraikan – The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation.
- ^ "Standorte - Goethe-Institut". www.goethe.de.
- ^ "Negativer Raum Skulptur und Installation im 20. und 21. Jahrhundert - Karlsruhe". art-in.de.
- ^ "Ars Electronica Festival 2016 - Brume" (PDF).
- ^ "lovesmenot". In Kepler's Gardens.
- ^ "Strolling Between the Disciplines". Ars Electronica Blog.
- ^ "EMAF - Register". 2019.emaf.de.
- ^ "Pushing the Boundaries of Human Perception through Artistic Exploration". Freunde von Freunden. 24 January 2017.
- ^ "Sebastian Wolf & Michael Kugler". Stereolux.
- ^ "New Technological Art Awards 2016". www.e-flux.com.
- ^ "drawhearts". JAPAN MEDIA ARTS FESTIVAL.
- ^ Archive, Japan Media Arts Festival. "New Face Award - drawhearts | Award | Art Division | 2020 [23rd]". Japan Media Arts Festival Archive.
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