Welcome to my news section! Here you’ll find a living archive of everything that shapes and inspires my artistic journey: past exhibitions, newspaper articles, workshop announcements, podcasts, YouTube videos, and glimpses into my creative process.
Feel free to scroll through and explore what I’ve been working on over the years. It’s a way for you to see where I come from, what drives my work, and how art and creative expression continue to unfold in my practice. Whether you’re curious about my artistic workshops, looking for inspiration, or simply want to get to know my work better—this is the place to start.
I invite you to browse, discover, and stay connected as new updates are added. Thank you for being here.
Neuigkeiten & Aktuelles
Willkommen in meinem News-Bereich! Hier findest du ein lebendiges Archiv all dessen, was meine künstlerische Reise prägt und inspiriert: vergangene Ausstellungen, Zeitungsartikel, Workshop-Ankündigungen, Podcasts, YouTube-Videos und Einblicke in meinen kreativen Prozess.
Du bist eingeladen, hier in Ruhe zu stöbern und zu entdecken, woran ich in den letzten Jahren gearbeitet habe. So kannst du sehen, wo ich herkomme, was meine Arbeit antreibt und wie sich Kunst und kreativer Ausdruck in meiner Praxis weiter entfalten. Ob du dich für meine künstlerischen Workshops interessierst, auf der Suche nach Inspiration bist oder meine Arbeit einfach besser kennenlernen möchtest – hier bist du genau richtig.
Schau dich gerne um und bleib verbunden, denn hier werden regelmäßig neue Updates veröffentlicht. Schön, dass du da bist.
Freitags-Workshops mit kunsttherapeutischen Methoden
Finde deine innere Stärke im kreativen Ausdruck ✨ Ab September, freitags 16:00–18:00 Uhr📍 Vulkanfiberfabrik, Adolf-Damaschke-Str. 56–58, Werder (Havel)Halle 2 (hinten), Empore, nahe Potsdam und Berlin Kunst ist ein wunderbarer Weg, dir selbst zu begegnen, deine innere Stärke zu entdecken und neue Kraft zu schöpfen – du brauchst keine Vorerfahrung! Im Gegenteil: Oft ist es sogar…
Online Article: Kunst zwischen Namibia und Deutschland
Ein toller Artikel im Freitag über meine künstlerische Arbeit geschrieben von Magdalene Geisler. Zum Artikel: https://www.freitag.de/autoren/magda/kunst-zwischen-namibia-und-deutschland?fbclid=IwAR0PeLYIghJaeYUX4gyUVcYwUXz1cq-WGzlmh21NZhpq8S7uH15l5CIz7aU
Press Release/ Pressemitteilung performance – Shaping Identity – Projektraum mp43
https://www.berlin.de/ba-marzahn-hellersdorf/aktuelles/pressemitteilungen/2020/pressemitteilung.913667.php Link zu Online Performance https://www.berlinalive.de/ondemand/shaping-identity-378 Zum Spenden bitte auf meiner Webseite (link unten) auf den Paypal Donations button klicken/ For donations please visit my website (link underneath) on the Paypal Donations button: https://kirstenwechslberger.com
Group Exhibition / Spurensuche
Für die Deutsche Version bitte nach unten scrollen: Opening: 06.03.2020 19h00 – 22h00 Duration: 06.03. – 06.05.2020 Finissage: 06.05.2020 19h00 – 22h00 Location: Frauenzentrum EWA e.V. Prenzlauer Alle.6, 10405 Berlin Opening Speaker: Heike Gerstenberger, Equal Opportunity Commissioner, Pankow, Berlin Please Note: Exhibition is only open to men during the opening and finnisage as the center…
Artwork Production Video – collecting the leaves for project ‘Minaminals IV’
DEUTSCHE VERSION UNTEN: Collecting leaves for the next bioplastic art installation. This will be the 4th Minaminals project completed in Germany. Minaminals ist a series of ephemeral/sustainable art that is produced with natural material (bioplastic and organic material or sand). The work is installed outside to follow the transformation process through being exposed to the…
Newspaper Article: Group Exhibition ‘Zusammen Wachsen’
Newspaper Article: Sustainable Art Installation: Merging Layers
Exhibition stamp alive::: EXTRA
Vernissage: 04.08.2019 / 15h00 – 18h00 Dauer: 15.08. – 15.08.2019 Open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 15h00 – 18h00 „stamp alive“ The exhibition puts the stamp in the centre of interest. 20 artist from Namibia and Germany were part of the project. The artists created a post stamp with the subject of their choice to create…
Photos of the Opening Group Exhibition: Zusammen Wachsen
perspektiven namibischer kunst Am Freitag 28 Juni 2019 um 19h00 stellen vier Namibische KünstlerInnen im Kulturhaus Karlshorst zusammen aus. Die ausstellenden KünstlerInnen sind Imke Rust, Shiya Karuseb, Xenia Ivanoff-Erb und ich (Kirsten Wechslberger). Wir haben uns mit dem Thema Zusammen Wachsen mit unterschiedlichen Medien und perspektiven auseinandergesetzt. Ihr seid alle herzlich eingeladen zu der Eröffnung…
Group Exhibition: Zusammen Wachsen
This Friday 28.06.2019 19h00 Berlin perspektiven namibischer kunst Am Freitag 28 Juni 2019 um 19h00 stellen vier Namibische KünstlerInnen im Kulturhaus Karlshorst zusammen aus. Die ausstellenden KünstlerInnen sind Imke Rust, Shiya Karuseb, Xenia Ivanoff-Erb und ich (Kirsten Wechslberger). Wir haben uns mit dem Thema Zusammen Wachsen mit unterschiedlichen Medien und perspektiven auseinandergesetzt. Ihr seid alle…
Group Exhibition: Zusammen Wachsen
perspektiven namibischer kunst Am Freitag 28 Juni 2019 um 19h00 stellen vier Namibische KünstlerInnen im Kulturhaus Karlshorst zusammen aus. Die ausstellenden KünstlerInnen sind Imke Rust, Shiya Karuseb, Xenia Ivanoff-Erb und ich (Kirsten Wechslberger). Wir haben uns mit dem Thema Zusammen Wachsen mit unterschiedlichen Medien und perspektiven auseinandergesetzt. Ihr seid alle herzlich eingeladen zu der Eröffnung…
Site-Specific Installation ‘Minaminals III’ The Soil we Live of
About the artwork: The artwork installation is a representation of the trillions of living beings alive in the 1 cubic meter of earth. The idea is to make people see how much life there is in the earth even if they cannot see it. The 100 sculptures that make up the bioplastic and sand installation…
Short Video Documentation ‘The Soil We Live of’ – no sound
Deutsche Version UNTEN A short documentation without sound of the installation in Reckenthin. The Soil we Live of. Full version to follow soon. This video was shown for the opening of the Exhibition ‘The Soil We Live of’ 24 August 2018. https://youtu.be/ZXCPMeDa1z8 About the artwork: The artwork installation is a representation of the trillions of…
‘The Soil We Live of’ Group Exhibition Opening
English version below Wir laden Sie ein zu Vernissage “Der Boden von dem wir leben” am 24.8.2018, 19 Uhr mit Performances “o.T.” Annegret Müller und “BODENPROBEN” Barbara Karsch-Chaïeb Ausstellung, Gespräche, Vortrag 24.8. – 19.10.18, Ausstellung freitags von 17-20 Uhr Die äußere Erdschicht unseres Planeten wird versiegelt von Asphalt und Beton, geschädigt von Bodenerosion. Synthetischer…
First Update -‘The Soil We Live of’ Residence
Scrollen Sie nach unten für die deutsche Übersetzung First Update ‘The Soil We Live of’ Residence sponsored by Group Global 3000, Kunst-Stoffe Berlin and the Akademie für Suffizienz It has been a wonderful first week at the Akademie für Suffizienz with the other two resident artists Irene Hoppenberg und Matthias Fritsch. The weather has been…
Site-Specific Installation ‘MINAMINALS II, Earth to Earth’
Deutsche Version unten: ,Minaminals II – Earth to Earth ‘ In partnership with Projektraum mp43, Grünraum Kastanienboulevard, Hellersdorf, Berlin 2018 The Site Specific Installation as part of the Kunst: Offen 11 June, and the Earth Festival 22-24.06.2018 Minaminals is a conceptual installation project that focuses on ephemeral, experimental, sustainable processes, materials and themes. It serves…
Video of Chafer Grub Mould Making
Deutsche Version unten: This is the documentation of the production of the Chafer Grub mould to make a larger scale production that is part of the Minaminals III Project: The Soil We Live of. MORE INFO ON THE WHOLE INSTALLATION: The artwork installation would be the representation of the trillions of living beings alive in…
Video of Bristle Worm Mould Making
Deutsche Version unten: This is the documentation of the production of the bristle worm mould to make a larger scale production that is part of the Minaminals III Project: The Soil We Live of. MORE INFO ON THE WHOLE INSTALLATION: The artwork installation would be the representation of the trillions of living beings alive in…
Video of Production of Earthworm Prototype
Deutsche Version unten: This is the documentation of the production of an earthworm that is part of the Minaminals III Project: The Soil We Live of. https://youtu.be/KHM9sfEcz9Y MORE INFO ON THE WHOLE INSTALLATION: The artwork installation would be the representation of the trillions of living beings alive in the 1 cubic meter of earth. The…
Video of Production of Tardigrade / Waterbear Prototype
Deutsche Version unten: This is the documentation of the production of a Tardigrade or also known as Waterbear that is part of the Minaminals III Project: The Soil We Live of. https://youtu.be/9yhyVKwwcU4 MORE INFO ON THE WHOLE INSTALLATION: The artwork installation would be the representation of the trillions of living beings alive in the 1…
Video of Production of Chafer Grub Protoype
https://youtu.be/YWaiexgJg5s German Translation at the bottom: This is the documentation of the production of an chafer grub that is part of the Minaminals III Project: The Soil We Live of. More info on the whole installation: The artwork installation would be the representation of the trillions of living beings alive in the 1 cubic meter…
Machen Sie Ihre eigene Skulptur zum ERDFEST 2018 Hellersdorf, Berlin
English version below German Erdfest 2018: Machen Sie Ihre eigene Bioplastik und Sand Skulptur Sonntag 24 Juni 2018 12h00-16h00 in Hellersdorf https://youtu.be/G7pkPfklNT4 Minaminals II ‘Earth to Earth’ sind Skulpturen aus Bioplastik und Sand mit Wildblumensaat. Ihr Blühen und Verwelken veranschaulicht den Kreislauf von Geburt und Tod. Im Rahmen des Erdfests können Besucher*innen am 24. Juni von 12 bis…
Video of Production of Clay Ant Lion Prototype
https://youtu.be/7Me4ln6Z8_U This is the documentation of the production of an ant lion that is part of the Minaminals III Project: The Soil We Live of. More info on the whole installation: The artwork installation would be the representation of the trillions of living beings alive in the 1 cubic meter of earth. The idea is…
‘Earth to Earth’ Minaminals II Participation Kunst:Offen Hellersdorf
PDF Invitation download: EinladungskarteKunstOffen My next bioplastic and sand installation Minaminals II ‘Earth to Earth’ can be seen from the 11 June 2018 in Kastanienboulevard, Hellersdorf, Berlin until it has become part of the earth again. English version is below the German version EINLADUNG von A nach B -Die Fahrradtour- Begleiten Sie Carola Rümper (Künstlerin…
Exhibition NO(B)ORDERS Stamp Alive Artist Talk Galerie Kunstpunkt, Berlin, Germany
For English version please scroll down Vernissage: 26.4.2018 / 19h00 Dauer: 27.4. – 13.5.2018 / Artist Talk: Kirsten Wechslberger / Carola Rümper am Sonntag, 29.4. 2018 um 17h00 / Galerie Kunstpunkt / Schlegelstraße 6 / 10115 Berlin http://www.kunstpunkt.com „stamp alive“ Die Initiative mp43 – projektraum für das periphere zeigt das interkulturelle Projekt „stamp alive“, das Anfang des Jahres…
Selected to participate in a Residency at the Akademie für Suffizienz in July-August 2018, Germany
‘The Soil We Live On’ The Akademie der Suffizienz, KUNST – STOFFE – BERLIN and Group Global 3000 have invited me to work at the Akademie der Suffizienz in Reckenthin/ Prignitz from 23 July – 23 August 2018. The residency is followed by a group exhibition with other Resident artists at the Projektraum Group Global…
The Opening: It’s Raining Cats and Dogs Exhibition National Art Gallery of Namibia 25 January 2018
Some pictures of the opening night
‘Treat’, as part of ‘It’s Raining Cats and Dogs’ Exhibition, National Art Gallery of Namibia
Description/Record of Video (with sound) ‘Treat’ that was part of ‘It’s Raining Cats and Dogs’ Exhibition at the National Art Gallery of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia, 2018 Title: ‘Treat’This artwork is based on personal experiences and expresses how certain narcissistic traits are celebrated in contemporary society. A well known example is Donald Trump with this excessive…
‘Lions Replaced by Fat Cats’, as part of ‘It’s Raining Cats and Dogs’ Exhibition, National Art Gallery of Namibia
Description/Record of ‘Lions Replaced by Fat Cats’ that was part of ‘It’s Raining Cats and Dogs’ Exhibition at the National Art Gallery of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia, 2018 Title: ‚Lions Replaced by Fat Cats‘The title’s play on words suggests that previous kings of the animal and human kingdoms living in Namibia are being slaughtered and or…
Opening of ‘Voices of 50 Artists’ Exhibition Desert Fringe Festival 2018 Australia
My work ‘Back and Forth’ is part of the ‘Voices of 50 Artists’ Exhibition as part of the Desert Fringe Festival Adelaide, Australia.
‘Mastor Predator’- Sound Installation on YouTube
Listen to the Sound with headphones!!!! The original site at the National Art Gallery of Namibia has a view out of the windows onto a busy intersection below with building surrounding it. Don’t forget to like my FB page, Subscribe to my YouTube Channel and to my WordPress Website. :-D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVDpSFa0wS4 ‚The Master Predator’/Medium: 5…
Article: Windhoek Express January 2018
A short interview with journalist Yolanda Nel, Windhoek Express, 1 February 2018
‘The Master Predator’ as part of ‘It’s Raining Cats and Dogs’ Exhibition, National Art Gallery of Namibia
‘The Master Predator’ as part of ‘It’s Raining Cats and Dogs’ Exhibition, National Art Gallery of Namibia
It’s Raining Cats and Dogs Exhibition – National Art Gallery of Namibia 25 January 2018
It’s Raining Cats and Dogs Exhibition opening at the National Art Gallery of Namibia 25 January 2018 @18h00
Spielen Sie mit! ‘Ent-Ausgrenzung’
English Version at the bottom Interkulturelle Woche – Der SC ist mit dabei Mittwoch – 27. September – 17:00 Demarginalization – Bausteine des Lebens Als Mitglied im AK-Diverstiy Pankow präsentiert der Sonntags-Club bei der Interkulturellen Woche das interaktive Projekt “Bausteine des Lebens” der namibischen Künstlerin Kirsten Wechslberger. “Demarginalization” – am Treffendsten übersetzt mit “Ent-Ausgrenzung” -…
Site-Specific Installation ‘Minaminals I’
A site-specific installation with bioplastic and sand, Gut Hellersdorf, Berlin, 2017 ‘Minaminals’ is a public series, sustainable art project which addresses sustainable development of micro and macro ecosystems by using sustainable production materials. The project creates emphasis on celebrating diversity, integration, recycling, creative change management and edges or margins of ecosystems it interacts with. The…
Newspaper Article for ‘JUST’ Group Exhibition
Article on ‘Just’ Group Exhibition National Art Gallery of Namibia 06.05.2016: Allgemeine Zeitung Namibia – GERMAN Click link below to see PDF Allgemeine Zeitung Namibia_ Just Exhibition Article
‘Just’ A Group Exhibition – 28 April 18h00 – National Art Gallery of Namibia
Maria Caley Born in Namibia, 1982 Textile artist Maria Caley finds creating textiles therapeutic, especially ‘in the way the process takes over’, she explains. She continues transforming until she is satisfied with the outcome, which is ‘usually a compromise’, she says. Over the years her textile making processes developed into an intimate relationship between herself,…
Vertical Pallete Garden Workshop Swakopmund
Build your own vertical pallet garden in Swakopmund on the weekend of the 12 and 13th March. Please book by 8 March so that we will be able to source all the materials needed for the workshop. Here are the time slots: Please book in advance with Betsie van Rensburg who will be providing the…
Comment Remark Notice: A Participatory Performance/Artivism by Kirsten Wechslberger
https://youtu.be/3p8GK4zE5cA Performance: Comment Remark Notice, Independence Avenue, 2016 Link to Newspaper Article: It is possible that the article can only be viewed with a subscription https://www.namibian.com.na/index.php?page=archive-read&id=147136
Navigating the Maze – a discourse by Melanie Sarantou PhD (Visual Arts), University of South Australia
Navigating the Maze – a discourse by Melanie Sarantou PhD (Visual Arts), University of South Australia Award winning artist Kirsten Wechslberger’s fifth solo exhibition, titled ‘Navigating the Maze’, enticed Namibian audiences during March and April this year at the Franco Namibian Cultural Centre in Windhoek. The installation and performance artist was recently the winner of the…
‘Archived Memories’ – a Discourse by Iani de Kock(BA Hons Counselling Psychology and BA Hons Human Resource Management)
https://youtu.be/n9NlawBxVZ0 Video Documentation (last few minutes – no editing) Discourse written by Iani de Kock (BA Hons Counselling Psychology and BA Hons Human Resource Management) Visitors to the National Art Gallery of Namibia can currently experience the works of art from 27 local and international artists showcasing the results of a 2 week workshop in…
Found Object Sculpture Workshop for high school and adults
Found Object Sculpture Art Workshop Please join me on Saturday and Sunday 26 & 27 September 14h00-17h30 for a found object sculpture art workshop where we will create small sculpture(s) out of found objects. The material/found objects may be anything you have picked up in nature or man-made and/or a combination thereof. No previous art skills needed.…
T-shirt Printing for Kids Saturday 25 July 2015 10h00-13h30
Dear parents, This Saturday 25 July 2015 I will be offering another t-shirt printing workshop for children from 10h00-13h30 at my studio in Bach street. I will teach them how to create their own stencils and how to print these on their shirts or clothes. The children will need to bring between one and up…
Interview with Meghann Wilson and Kirsten Wechslberger at Nexus Art Gallery Back and Forth
https://vimeo.com/129848946 http://nexusarts.org.au/2015/06/05/back-and-forth-meg-wilson-and-kirsten-wechslberger/ Opening 7th of May 2015 7th of May — 29th May Tuesday — Friday 9am — 5pm Artists: Meg Wilson (AUS) and Kirsten Wechslberger (Namibia) This exhibition is a collaboration between Nexus Arts and Art South-South Trust Back and Forth Written by Eleanor Scicchitano Back and Forth is a collaborative exhibition bringing together two artists from opposite sides of the world who…
Reflections on Navigating the Maze by Ndeenda Shivute – Artwolfe Zine 14.04.2015
Link Online Article: Artwolfe Zine: https://artwolfezine.wordpress.com/2015/04/14/navigating-the-maze-a-review-by-ndeenda-shivute/ (Read the full article here)
Expressive Movement Drawing Workshop
Please join me for an my second expressive movement drawing workshop. This is my last workshop before my trip to Australia for my artist residency. I will only be back after 6 weeks, end of May. :-) Due to the fantastic feedback given by previous participants I decided to repeat the workshop. Previous participants have experienced…
Found Object Sculpture Workshop for children and adults
Found Object Sculpture Art Workshop Please join me on Saturday 11 April 14h00-17h30 for a found object sculpture art workshop where we will create small sculpture(s) out of found objects. The material/found objects may be anything you have picked up in nature or man-made and/or a combination thereof. No previous art skills needed. Please note the date changed…
Creative Goal Setting Workshop (Vision Board) Workshop 2
It is much easier to stay on target with your life-goals when the mind has something visual to look at every day. A vision board looked at every day will remind you of what your true goals in life are instead of being distracted by daily inputs and desires…especially those desires created by external inputs…
Navigating the Maze: A Solo Exhibition: Conceptual Installation/Performance by Kirsten Wechslberger
Here are the links to the performance artwork: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DMpksupSGw&feature=youtu.be Performance documentation Newspaper Article: (It is possible that a subscription to the Namibian Newspaper is needed to view this article): https://www.namibian.com.na/index.php?id=135259&page=archive-read Link to Discourse on Navigating the Maze: https://kirstenwechslberger.com/2015/09/30/navigating-the-maze-a-discourse-by-melanie-sarantou-phd-visual-arts-university-of-south-australia/ Links to Online Articles: https://artwolfezine.wordpress.com/2015/04/14/navigating-the-maze-a-review-by-ndeenda-shivute/ Links to Radio Interviews: https://kirstenwechslberger.com/2015/03/17/interview-on-fresh-fm-17-03-2015-on-exhibition-at-french-cultural-centre-windhoek/ Navigating the maze is a conceptual…
Mosaic Workshop for Kids and Adults
Please join me for two day Mosaic Workshop for Children and Adults on the 14th & 21st of February 2015 from 10h00-13h00. (Anyone that wants to join this weekend 21st Feb can finish it next Saturday -24thFeb ) During my new workshop Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult. You…
Button Bowl Workshop for Adults and Children
Please join me for a the Button Bowl Workshop on Sunday 8 February from 10h00-13h00. You will learn how to make an easy bowl with buttons and glue. This is a wonderful exercise for mom’s and daughter as they can work together. Children below the age of 7 must be accommodated by a parent. You…
Hand-building Pottery Workshop
Hello Everyone, Are you interested in a Hand-building Pottery Workshop? Learn different techniques/methods on how to build different vessels or objects by hand? Workshop is for adults as well as children. I have had a request to host the same workshop I hosted in December on a Sunday for those who cannot attend any other days.…
Expressive Movement Drawing
The result was fantastic. We all went home tired and pit out. Unfortunately one participant couldn’t make it but it turned out great fun because I decided to participate myself. :-D We didn’t stick to the paper though and ended up drawing on the floor…bouncing around…climbing up poles and laughing madly. It was a great…
Adult Art Classes Starting 15 January 2015
I am pleased to announce that the adult art classes start again next Thursday 15 January 2015 @18h00-19h30. Classes are currently once a week and take place at my studio on corner of Bach and Purcell street in Windhoek West. I am looking to create a slot for Wednesday or Thursday mornings for those that prefer…
Enrol Now: Kids Art Classes Starting Mid-January
Please follow this link to the page with all the necessary info. Kids Art Classes. Remember that I offer art classes for adults as well. :-)
Fun Printmaking for Kids – 10-12 December
Hello everyone, I still have spots open for the printmaking workshop this week. Still to come: Styrofoam printing: Wednesday 10 December 10h30-12h30 Leaf printing: Thursday 11 December 10h30-12h30 Muffin tin printing: Friday 12 December 10h30-12h30 Each day costs N$100.00 but you can book separately. Book now: Kirsten Wechslberger 0812463255
Adults Christmas Decoration Workshop 4 – Decorating Plaster Deco and Candles
Do you love to make your own Christmas decorations? Would you like to learn to decorate your own angels, trees, stars, snowmen and more to hang on your Christmas tree or perhaps to sell to others? During this workshop the you will learn how to decorate your own plaster objects for the Christmas tree as well as decorate…
Kids Christmas Decoration Workshop 4 – Decorating Plaster Deco and Candles
Do your children love to make their own Christmas decorations? Would they like to learn to create their own angels, trees, stars, snowmen and more to hang on your Christmas tree or perhaps to sell to others? During this workshop the child will learn how to decorate their own plaster objects for the Christmas tree as well as decorate…
Adult Christmas Decoration Workshop 3 – Pouring the Candles or Plaster
Have your very wanted to produce your own Christmas decorations? Would you like to create your own angels, trees, stars, snowmen and more to hang on your Christmas tree or perhaps to sell to others? In this workshop you will learn how to pour the candle wax and plaster of paris to create your own candles…
Kids Christmas Decoration Workshop 3 – Making the Candle and Pouring the Plaster
Do your children love to make their own Christmas decorations? Would they like to learn to create their own angels, trees, stars, snowmen and more to hang on your Christmas tree or perhaps to sell to others? During this workshop the child will learn how to create their own decorations/objects with clay by pouring a mould. Your child…
Children Holiday Art Workshop January
Don’t have a program for your children for the beginning of January yet? Are your children creative? Do they like arts and crafts? Are they between the ages of 6- 18? This might be right up their alley. Dates: 5 – 9 January 2015 (Monday to Friday) 09h00-10h30 – Making edible Sculptures with: grapes, marshmallows,…
Children Holiday Workshop December
Don’t have a program for your children for the beginning of the December holidays yet? Are your children creative? Do they like arts and crafts? Are they between the ages of 6- 18? This might be right up their alley. Dates: 8 – 12 December 2014 (Monday to Friday) 09h00-10h30 – Create your own Mosaic…
Kids Christmas Decoration Workshop 2 – Creating the Mould
Do your children love to make their own Christmas decorations? Would they like to learn to create their own angels, trees, stars, snowmen and more to hang on your Christmas tree or perhaps to sell to others? During the first workshop the child learned the first part: how to create their own decorations/objects with clay for…
ADULT CHRISTMAS DECORATION WORKSHOP 2 – CREATING THE MOULD
Have your very wanted to produce your own Christmas decorations? Would you like to create your own angels, trees, stars, snowmen and more to hang on your Christmas tree or perhaps to sell to others? In the first workshop you learned how to create your own decorations/objects with clay (samples) for the mould making process so…
‘$Edge’ 2014, Bioplastic and Sand Installation Documentation Video
https://youtu.be/hCqKSu4hCiw Title: $ Edge Where: ‘Life on the Edge’ Arid Lands Festival, Port Augusta, South Australia The idea was to create an installation of +-100 or more oversized ants (+-30x20x20cm each) as a metaphor to human society’s slow adaption and often resistance to social and ecological change. Humanities preoccupation with capitalistic gain and individual achievement…
Children Christmas Decoration Workshop 1
Do your children love to make their own Christmas decorations? Would they like to lean to create their own angels, trees, stars, snowmen and more to hang on your Christmas tree or perhaps to sell to others? During this workshop your child will learn the first part: how to create their own decorations/objects with clay for…
Adult Christmas Decoration Workshop 1 – Creating the samples
Have your very wanted to produce your own Christmas decorations? Would you like to create your own angels, trees, stars, snowmen and more to hang on your Christmas tree or perhaps to sell to others? In the first workshop you learn how to create your own decorations/objects with clay (samples) for the mould making process so…
Textile Workshop – Basic Stencil Making for Adults
Have you ever wanted to create your own designs for cushions, curtains, bed spreads, hand bags and more? At this workshop you will learn to create basic stencils to create your own patterns. During this workshop you may choose to print two smaller textiles or one larger one which you can then sew into a…
T-Shirt Printing for Kids – Basic Stencil Making Workshop
This is a great opportunity for your child to print their own t-shirt/top with their favourite action hero, cartoon character or flower. Children will learn how to cut stencils and to create their own print. T-shirts and all material are provided. Please provide t-shirt sizes upon booking, their age, as well as favourite action hero/cartoon…
Aus der Perspektive der Ameise/From the Perspective of an ant
A wonderful article by Benjamin Schaller in the Allgemeine Zeitung Namibia. To read the article online I believe a subscription is needed. https://www.az.com.na/nachrichten/mit-ameisen-gegen-den-kapitalismus/
Video: 2nd prize at prestigious Triennial Exhibition, Namibia by Kirsten Wechslberger – Triennial 2014
‘Borders’, Video (New Media), Triennial, National Art Gallery of Namibia, 2014 This video was part of the prestigious Triennial Exhibition in 2014, organised by the National Art Gallery of Namibia every 3 years. For this video I received the 2nd prize New Media Below is the link to the video: http://youtu.be/TR50xEJoG70 Throughout the ages humans…
Visual Art Classes with Kirsten Wechslberger start again Wednesday 1 October 2014
Hello Everyone, I am happy to announce that the visual art classes are commencing tomorrow. Class times for children and adults are: Children: Wednesday 16h00-17h30 Thursday 16h00-17h30 Adults: 18h00-19h30 Classes are as always in my studio which is situated on Arebbusch Travel Lodge. If you would like to join the art classes (plenty of space)…
‘Down the Rabbit Hole’, duo Exhibition with Niina Turtola
Newspaper Articles Note that some links might need an online subscription to access content. https://www.namibiansun.com/news/rabbit-hole-love-matters-impresses ’Down the Rabbit Hole’ is a multi-media installation, which I installed in the National Art Gallery of Namibia as part of a duo exhibition with Niina Turtola in 2013. There are two digital artworks facing each other across the room…
‘The Road Less Travelled’ Opening Goethe Centre Namibia
Video Documentation by Lukas Amakali Recycled material Installation – The Road Less Travelled by Kirsten Wechslberger, Goethe Centre, Windhoek Namibia, 2012 Not the best quality footage – but it gives an idea. Don’t forget to like and subscribe – YouTube Channel
Participatory Performance ‘Label’ 2012
Participatory Performance ‘Label’, Maerua Mall, Windhoek, Namibia 2012 by Kirsten Wechslberger
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