Jakob Lena Knebl – Summer retreat
01.05. – 31.10.26
Identity in the tension between history, fashion and mythology
In her work, Jakob Lena Knebl explores identity in relation to themes from history, art history, fashion, religion, and mythology. The means of expression employed by this transmedia conceptual artist for her interpretations are as diverse as her subjects themselves.
A surreal parallel universe staged in Marmorschlössl
Knebl will do this Marmorschlössl She will transform the space into a kind of stage on which various protagonists, be they figures or objects, will be staged in such a way that the audience will have the impression of moving through a kind of parallel universe. That Knebl herself will be part of this is beyond question, as it is ultimately a projection of her ongoing exploration of her own multifaceted personality. In the grand salon of Empress Elisabeth’s former retreat, she will create a dreamlike, surreal installation, in which she references, among other things, the works of the artist Ernst Heinrich Barlach. Furthermore, the audience will encounter a personal interpretation of the dancer by the Impressionist Edgar Degas, as well as a very special staging of a swan, since one once resided in “Sisi’s” bedchamber.
In the rooms on the upper floor, Knebl will present not only her own works, some of which are made of fabric, but also works by female students.
In the outdoor area, the artist will create interpretations of the hut of the forest woman Baba Yaga (a mythological figure of Slavic folklore).
Curated by Lucas Cuturi
