Manfred Kielnhofer
ARTPARK contemporary art design sculpture photography
Linz, Upper Austria, Austria
"Manfred Kili Kielnhofer sculptor designer light artist photographer "
Sculpture
Explore the artistic vision and craftsmanship of Manfred Kielnhofer
Mini Guards - Guardians of Time - Miniwächter
limited edition of 500 pieces, signed, plastic, 54x36x34cm, 1 kg, can be illuminated from within, various colors: white, red, green, blue, yellow, orange, gold, silver, bronze
54 × 36 Inches
EURO 390
Body-Art, Nude Sculpture Photography
Water reflection photography by Manfred Kielnhofer \r\nThe Austrian photographer Manfred Kielnhofer develops a new sort of act photographs. Therefore he builds a water plate in his studio, where he can take photos of models sitting or lying likely on a mirror. Kielnhofer is working with the camera like a sculptor. With the human body shapes he creates sculptures in the end les universum.\r\n
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EURO 1,000
Light Balls Bench - light art design furniture
Design news – Glowing light ball bench by Manfred Kielnhofer\r\nThe “Glowing Light Ball Bench” created by Manfred Kielnhofer was present at the Light Art Biennial. The bench which has a very simple design consists of three light balls and two wooden board perforates that lay over the light balls.\r\nPlexiglas by ThyssenKrupp Plastics Austria\r\nLuxury Furniture Maylan.at http://moebel-leitner.at \r\nRGB Light technic by TechnikDesign.com\r\nhttp://kielnhofer.at/blog/\r\n\r\nGlowing Light Ball Bench by Manfred Kielnhofer \r\nThe “Glowing Light Ball Bench” created by Manfred Kielnhofer was present at the Light Art Biennial Austria. The bench, which has a very simple design, consists of three light balls and two wooden board perforates that lay over the light balls. Contrasting structural dynamics of the artist Manfred Kielnhofer provides analytically with his artistic work The \\\"Glowing Light Ball Bench\\\" more than one possible answer to this issue. Kielnhofer asks the viewer literally to an intellectual debate and intellectual, philosophical stimulation. Based on art and design relavante aspects of this work is based on philosophical thinking patterns that are complementary with social impact through the application and interaction. Materials and urban positioning, more variables which give the work of art this unique versatility and applicability. Whether moving, static, bright, swimming, driving, busy or isolated freestanding - the action itself defines the fine line to use artistic design, or art-oriented design to use. \\\"The moment you try the artwork in my thoughts and words to capture, one realizes that this task almost limitless variations, offers viewpoints and approaches. Kielnhofer redeemed by shape, material, resulting in an avalanche of application functionality and solutions / results on different levels of perception.\\\" \r\nArtist Manfred Kielnhofer will appear in the upcoming issue EYES IN Magazine.\r\nhttp://www.eyesin.com/design/2011/glowing-light-ball-bench-by-manfred-kielnhofer/\r\n
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EURO 3,000
Guardians of Time, Timeguards, Wächter
Guardians of Time by Manfred Kielnhofer\r\nMystique contemporary art sculpture Guardians of Time by the Austrian Manfred Kielnhofer observing and pretending the world. “The Guardians of Time” relates to the idea that since the beginning of time mankind has had protectors, both for historic and mystical reasons. It seems that only man himself is a potential source of danger for his own existence. In his works of art Manfred Kielnhofer deals with the natural human desire for security. Thus his oeuvre reflects genuine exploration, consideration and discussion of current as well as historic moods and sensibilities of his social environment. His works of art captivate with elaborate combinations of light and different technique.\r\nhttp://www.paranoias.org/2012/12/guardians-of-time-by-manfred-kielnhofer\r\n\r\nhttp://www.sculptsite.com/sculpture-headlines-Manfred-Kielnhofer-11-27-11.html
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EURO 50
About the Artist
Manfred "KILI" Kielnhofer (born January 28, 1967 in Haslach an der Mühl) is an Austrian painter, sculptor and Photographer.
Life
Manfred "KILI" Kielnhofer visited the technical College Linz where he took his final exam in 1995. he was engaged with technique and design and art on building lead him to his special way of art. Since 2000 he lives as a freelance artist in Linz. 2005 he launched Gallery Artpark in Linz.
Work
Kielnhofer's most famous work is, "Guardians of Time“. Drawing on religious and supernatural phenomena, the Guardians of Time are stone statues that are cloaked in hooded robes and situated to seem like they are moving forth in some kind of ritual. In some cases the figures stand alone; in other instances, they are grouped together as if whispering to each other. Kielnhofer places his statues in public places like ancient castles, old mines, plazas, and parks. They are installed and moved without fanfare, heightening the eerie, mystic aura they give off. The first of these mysterious figures was created in 2006. Since then, Kielnhofer continues to create and install these statues all over the world. In 2012, the artist created the first of a new series of miniature guardians out of plastic.
In 2009, Kielnhofer developed a new sort of 'act photographs', which involves the construction of a waterplate in his studio, where he can take photos of models sitting or lying down, likely on a mirror.
In 2010 he developed the concept of the Light Art Biennale Austria 2010 with Martina Schettina.
The Interlux-Chair, Kielnhofers artwork shown at the biennial, was registered in the design-database of the MAK, the Museum for Applied Arts in Vienna.
Stipends
2000 Studies in USA New York, Miami
2005 Stipend of the county of Upper Austria, Studio at the Egon Schiele Art Center Krumlov CZ
2007 Symposium – Egon Schiele Art Centrum – Cesky Krumlov 100 years after Egon Schiele
2008 Symposium of sculpture on wood in Italy Ossana 2008
2012 International symposium of sculpture Styria, Hartberg "Slow!"
Exhibitions
2000–2005. : Allerton Art Gallery New York, Gallery Tampere Finnland, Citygalerie Linz, Giga Galerie Ansfelden, filmproduction shadow performance main place Linz, biggest children-painting of the world, Galerie Generali Group, Land-culture-project Enns. Front-painting of an ancient house in Traun.
2006–2007. : Gallery Artpark Linz – Skulpture garden Artpark, Gallery Fotopark Linz, "giant ball of integration" on Tournee, Timeguards on tournee
2008. Egon Schiele Art Centrum (CZ), Gallery Fontaine Amstetten, Black Box Gallery Copenhagen/Linz, art garden Graz; art in the public: Dianabad Wien.
2009 Cass Sculpture Fondation (UK), Art Vilnius together with Martina Schettina, Franz West and de:Herbert Brandl,[5][6] Artfair Berlin-Arttower, Galerie Seywald Salzburg, Mobile-Galerie Hörsching, Woka Lamps Vienna
2010 Castle Schloss Steyregg near Linz, Neuköllner Kunstsalon Berlin, Galerie Kunst und Handel Graz, Kunstraum Ringstrassen, Light Art Biennale Lichtkunst 2010 Austria, Galerie Claudiana, Area 53 vienna, Citygalerie, Kunsthandel Freller
2011 Galerie Thiele Linz, Nord Art Germany, Kunstprojekt "ghost car" zur Art Basel, Liste, Scope, Volta Show, Festival of Lights Berlin, Grevenbroich Inseln des Lichtes, Kunsthaus Tacheles Berlin, Kunstverein Passau, ArtStays Ptuj Slovenia, Time guards on tour in Venice
2012 Designmonat Graz, Galerie Bachlechner, Sculpture show Castle Hartberg "Slow", Ferryman Ferry Basel public Art Basel show, Occupy movement DOCUMENTA (13) Kassel Time guards, Festival of Lights Berlin, Kunstmesse Linz Galerie Thiele, Art & Antiques fair vienna sculpture garden
2013 Galerie Liebau Burghaun Fulda, Phantasten Museum Wien, Guardians of Time Settle in During Art Dubai, VBKW Künstlerparade Stuttgart, Phantasten Museum Wien, public art show Venice Biennale, SCOPE Art Show Basel Galerie Kunst und Handel, Art Bodensee Galerie Galerie Bachlechner, austrian contemporary sculptures castle Tabor, Festival of Lights Berlin, art and antiques vienna fair, Kunstmesse Fulda Galerie Liebau, IC contemporary Istanbul art project Galerie Kunst und Handel Graz vienna, Wikam Art&Antiques fair vienna sculpture garden Galerie Kunst und Handel, Art&Antique vienna Hofburg Kunsthandel Freller
External links
http://kielnhofer.com
http://timeguards.com
http://fotopark.at
http://artpark.at
http://contemporary-art.at
http://lightart-biennale.com
http://www.fb.com/manfred.kielnhofer
http://twitter.com/artbeyondlimits
http://at.linkedin.com/in/contemporaryart
http://gplus.to/contemporaryartd
Artist Statement
Guards of Time Manfred Kielnhofer
“Guards of Time” relates to the idea that since the beginning of time mankind has had protectors, both for historic and mystical reasons. It seems that only man himself is a potential source of danger for his own existence. In his works of art Manfred Kielnhofer deals with the natural human desire for security. Thus his oeuvre reflects genuine exploration, consideration and discussion of current as well as historic moods and sensibilities of his social environment. His works of art captivate with elaborate combinations of light and different technique.
Manfred Kielnhofer was born in Haslach an der Mühl, Austria. He is self-taught and works with many different mediums; including, painting, film, photography, installation, performance and sculpture. His work usually concerns the human figure, and its different forms and movements, focusing mainly on the peculiarities of human nature. He uses the human form as a tool, either on a canvas or in a sculpture.
500 x Art in Public, Chris van Uffelen, Braun publishing ISBN 978-3-200-02461-8
http://kielnhofer.at/guards
Guardians of Time by Manfred Kielnhofer
Have you heard about the Time Guardians by Manfred Kielnhofer?
These life size Time Guards or Guardians of Time are cloaked figures that seem to appear mysteriously and disappear just as unexpectedly, whether in forests and parks, in or in front of-castles or other well known architectural sites, and around the world at art shows like the Biennial or Art Basel.
Guardians of Time are created by Manfred Kielnhofer, a self-taught Austrian artist who works with many different mediums; including, painting, film, photography, installation, performance and sculpture.
The human figure is an integral part of his work, and he often uses the human form as a tool, either in place of a canvas, or in a collaboration with, to produce large-scale installations or performances.
In 2006 he created the first “Guardian of Time” to be part of the Skulpturenpark Artpark in Linz. These guardians, and more, have travelled to several countries and been part of many installations and exhibitions. Seemingly drawn from religious and mystical experiences, the artist produced these life-sized figures cloaked in a hooded robe, and they resemble a wandering druid or monk deep in meditation.
It is said in mythology and contemporary science fiction, that the Guardians of Time were an esoteric collective of time-travellers, influenced by Celtic tradition, who kept an eye on the earth and intervened at certain points in history. Likened to high priests or even gods, they had the power to protect or destroy.
Kielnhofer has reportedly refused to disclose his personal intentions behind the Time Guards, leaving it to the individual to personally interpret these ghostly figures.
Lately the whole question of time is big in my mind. Questions like what am I doing with my time, to deep feelings that I am running out of time are all swirling in my mind. These haunting figures could feel a bit ominous, but to me they are incredibly beautiful. They feel like a walking question, and are truly magical, especially at night when they are lit up.
How do you interpret these Time Guards? Are these figures reminders of time passed or time to come? Are they guarding time for you, or from you? I love art that inspires me to think beyond the every day, especially if they are a Little Bit of Beauty™ too!
http://irene-turner.com/2013/10/time-guards-by-manfred-kielnhofer/
Guardians of Time
The Guardians of Time are sculptures created by Manfred Kielnhofer (Austria). The story behind these mystique illuminated creatures is about observing the and protecting the world. The Guardians appear worldwide at historical important places and the community of international photographers following them gets bigger every day. The Guardians of Time on google images are producing incredible results.
For a new City Manfred Kielnhofer is producing its own group of unique Sculptures. They will appear every night at new place and the unique sculptures might stay in a local gallery. The new Project "Mini-Guardians" offer the chance to integrate a very special kind of photo competition too.
On the Web: Facebook.com/timeguards and the artist himself Manfred Kielnhofer
Creative LightArt projects lettherebelight.net
Austrian artist Manfred Kielnhofer's light sculptures "Time Keepers" have landed in Berlin for the 2012 Festival of Lights. During the 12-night tour (October 10 – October 21, 2012), these five red hooded figures will appear at various locations in the city, giving Berliners a chance to look upon these glowing mystical beings who seem to hold the key