Hannes Priesch (born 1954) is an Austrian-American multi-disciplinary artist based in Graz, Austria.[1] He is known for his diverse body of work that encompasses painting, drawing and installation art.[2]
Hannes Priesch | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1954 (age 69–70) |
| Nationality | Austrian |
| Alma mater | Academy of Fine Arts Vienna |
| Website | www |
Biography
editPriesch was born in 1954, in Eggersdorf bei Graz, Austria, to Ottilie and Johann Priesch.[3] He attended Salvatorkolleg Graz and Bundesgymnasium und Bundesrealgymnasium Carnerigasse in Graz where he completed his studies.[4] In 1973, Priesch enrolled at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, where he studied under Max Weiler. He continued to work as Weiler's assistant until 1980.[5]
Priesch began his professional artistic career in 1977. In 1979, he was honored with the Steirischer Kunstpreisträger (Styria Art Prize).[3] His inaugural solo exhibition took place in 1980 at Galerie nächst St. Stephan, curated by Austrian art historian Peter Gorsen.[6] Later that year, Priesch represented Austria at the Biennale des Jeunes Artistes in Paris. In 1981, Priesch collaborated with Peter Rumpf and Brigitte Pokornik, showcasing their art at the Trigon Biennial during the Steirischer Herbst festival at the Neue Galerie, Graz. In 1983, Priesch co-founded REM, an artist group based in Vienna, along with several prominent Austrian artists.[7] The group remained active until 1990, hosting their exhibitions at a gallery located in Mozartplatz, Vienna.[5]
In 1984, Priesch made two significant contributions to group exhibition at the 21er Haus in Vienna, namely "Orwell und die Gegenwart" and "Traum vom Raum". He held a solo exhibition at the Neue Galerie and Zagreb City Museum in 1987, with catalog texts by Wilfried Skreiner, ManfreDu Schuicken, Josef Hartmann and Walter Obholzer. In 1990, Priesch was sponsored by the Austrian Ministry of Arts, Culture, Civil Service and Sports for an artist residency at MWMWM Gallery in Chicago, Illinois where he worked for five years.[8] In 1997, Priesch showcased a significant installation, "Set of 11 Maps" during the Steirischer Herbst festival at the Galerie Schafschetzy in Graz. "Set of 11 Maps" consisted of eleven pairs of pants, each appearing as if it contains an actual body. Every pair of stylistically distinct trousers assumes a unique pose, symbolizing various personalities. In 2015, Priesch collaborated with Galerie Artepari in Graz where he held two solo exhibitions, "Wir alle müssen Opfer bringen" in 2015 and "Chapel of Pain" in 2017. In 2020, he initiated a six-part artist book series titled Wörks published by VfmK in Vienna. The book received positive reviews from several art news outlets.[9]
Between 2018 and 2023, Priesch held multiple solo and group exhibitions at various venues including Museum Liaunig, Kunsthaus Mürzzuschlag, University of Vienna, Galerie Artepari, Kunsthaus Graz and others.[10]
Priesch's artworks and installations are part of the permanent collections at several prestigious museums across Europe including institutions such as Albertina in Viena, Mumok, Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, Universalmuseum Joanneum, Artothek des Bundes, Lentos Art Museum, Admont Abbey and others.[11][12][13]
References
edit- ^ Rauchenberger, Johannes. "Hannes Priesch: JOEL, KAP. 3, 2006". www.kultum.at (in German). Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ Schwabe, Sven; Arnold-Krüger, Dorothee (2 November 2022). Sterbebilder (in German). Kohlhammer Verlag. p. 28, 31. ISBN 9783170410435. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ a b Amanshauser, Hildegund; Schrage, Dieter (1984). "1984", Orwell und die Gegenwart Ausstellung der Wiener Festwochen im Museum des 20. Jahrhunderts vom 10.5. bis 8.7.1984, Museum Moderner Kunst (in German). Museum Moderner Kunst. pp. 164, 165. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ Bergler, Fritz (1984). Der Traum vom Raum (in German). Museum Moderner Kunst. pp. 49–51. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Hannes Priesch". www.bibliothekderprovinz.at (in German). Bibliothek der Provinz. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ Ettl, Stephan (18 December 2013). OSWALD OBERHUBER HOCH3. Werke / Works 1945-2012 (in German). Ambra Verlag. p. 546. ISBN 9783990435168. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ Kunstforum international - Issue 75 (in German). Kunstforum international. 1984. pp. 199, 200. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ Groen, Bert; Ebenbauer, Peter (2019). Zukunftsraum Liturgie (in German). LIT Verlag. p. 71. ISBN 9783643509413. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "IN HOC SIGNO VINCE! Buchvorstellung im KULTUM Graz mit Hannes Priesch, Katja Huemer und Johannes Rauchenberger". www.museumsfernsehen.de (in German). 25 June 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "Kontinuität und Brüche – Wege der Neuen Malerei der 80er-Jahre" (PDF). www.museumliaunig.at (in German). Museum Liaunig. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "Hannes Priesch Edition Gift Bag und Performance". www.museum-joanneum.at (in German). Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "Einschübe". albertina.at (in German). Albertina. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ Ellmeier, Andrea; Walkensteiner-Preschl, Claudia; Ingrisch, Doris (11 November 2019). Kunst/Erfahrung (in German). Böhlau Verlag. p. 194. ISBN 9783205233046. Retrieved 12 July 2024.