Summer freshness – Jakob Lena Knebl

Identity in the Tension Between History, Fashion, and Mythology

For this purpose, Knebl will reconstruct the Marmorschlössl into a kind of stage where various protagonists, whether 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 a part of this is beyond question, as it ultimately represents a projection of her ongoing engagement with her own multifaceted personality. In the grand salon of the former retreat of Empress Elisabeth, she will realize a dreamlike, surreal installation that references, among other things, the works of the artist Hans Baldung Grien. Furthermore, the audience will encounter a personal interpretation of the dancer from the Impressionist Edgar Degas, as well as a very special staging of a swan, as one once resided in "Sisi's" sleeping chamber.

In the rooms of the upper floor, Knebl will present her own works, some made of fabric, alongside pieces by students. In the outdoor area, the artist will implement interpretations of the hut of the forest woman Baba Jaga (a mythological figure from Slavic folklore).

Curated by Lucas Cuturi.