BETTINA CARL The question of identity and identification, how do we create and recall it, and furthermore of memory, have always been a source of inspiration and a challenge to Carl’s artistic production. Her drawings are conceptually derived from literature, history, philosophy or art sources, as well as daily realities such as advertising or song lyrics; used as symbols or associations to highlight the inherent subjectivity of lived experiences, yet stressing some of their common values. Bettina Carl, born 1968 in Coburg, Germany, lives and works in Berlin and Zurich. She has shown widely within Europe. Recent exhibitions include the solo show WESEN/BEINGS at Villa am Aabach, Zurich, and the group shows The Acceptance World at Rachmaninoff's Gallery, London, Fortschritt at Space Invasion, Vienna, and The Square Root of Drawing at Temple Bar Gallery, Dublin.

 

 

BETTINA CARL
'Ich habe mich wohl im Tag geirrt' (Seems I mistook the day)
2006-2007
3 parts, watercolour, pencils,ink on paper
230 x 350 cm

 

 

 

BETTINA CARL
'Holzroboter (Wooden Robot) nr 2'
mixed media/paper, three parts, 225 x 300 cm
2007

 

 

 

BETTINA CARL
'Holzroboter (Wooden Robot) nr 3'
pencil/watercolour/paper
30 x 21 cm
2007