Films and painting

Mara Mattuschka
Location: Galerie im Traklhaus
Date: 14.08.2013 – 28.08.2013
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Opening: Wednesday 14 August 2013 at 7 p.m.
Introduction: Dietgard Grimmer
Duration: 16 August–28 September 2013
Opening hours: Tue–Fri 2–6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Address: Waagplatz 1a, 5020 Salzburg

The Galerie im Traklhaus is holding an exhibition by film-maker, performer and painter Mara Mattuschka (b 1959 in Sofia, has lived in Vienna since 1976).

A cross-section of her film works will be presented, including animated films dating from the early 1980s and three short films, the most recent made this year. Also on display will be a special selection of her paintings. The focus of her works in both media is on the human figure in all its nakedness, a major role being played by the relationship of the person to accessories and the surrounding space. Mattuschka prefers intimate perspectives, including a view of the body from above.

“I have no choice; I just do what I can, what occurs to me. I think it’s ultimately political, placing emphasis on the intimate, private, psychological.”
(Mara Mattuschka in Der Standard 16.3.2009)

Film screening and artist talk in DAS KINO on Monday 26 August 2013 at 8 p.m.

To accompany this exhibition, DAS KINO presents two new films by Mara Mattuschka. During the interval, Michael Bilic talks with the artist.

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