Manuel Gorkiewicz
born in 1976 in Graz, Austria, lives in Vienna, Austria
Vestibule, 2025
steel, fabrics
3 × 2,5 × 2,25 m
Acquisition evn collection 2025
Inv. No. 0496
The sculpture Vestibule by Manuel Gorkiewicz was created specifically for its first public presentation at the Prellenkirchen wind park. The title refers to an architectural antechamber—commonly known as a “windbreak” or vestibule—and reflects the work’s engagement with spatial transition and environmental interaction. Wind, as a defining element of the site, sets the sculpture gently in motion, emphasizing its kinetic qualities. Gorkiewicz’s artistic practice explores forms and motifs drawn from everyday life and historical architecture. Vestibule incorporates references to medieval English festival structures, whose characteristic silhouettes have endured over centuries. The central vertical element recalls these historical forms, while the colorful canopy evokes the playful aesthetics of wind wheels often seen at celebratory events. The work embodies an inclusive approach to form and meaning, reinterpreting familiar visual languages through contemporary materials and contexts. By combining historical reference with present-day imagery, V_estibule_ invites reflection on the relationship between architecture, movement, and cultural memory.continue reading
Text: Heike Maier-Rieper, 2025
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