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Talk: Ode to Craftsmanship
12 Jun, 2025, 7.30 PM @ Atelier Gardens
Event language: German
In this talk, artist Donata Wenders invites us into the world of her audiovisual series Ode to Craftsmanship — a poetic homage to traditional crafts that have faded from everyday life in the wake of rapid technological change.
Through atmospheric installations and her signature black-and-white visual language, Wenders shines a light on manual labor, the rhythm of slower work, and the quiet beauty of creation by hand. Her work doesn’t just document – it evokes fascination, reverence, and a longing in viewers to become creators themselves.
In conversation, Donata Wenders reflects on the evolution of her practice, the interplay between still and moving image, and why honoring the handmade is a timely act of resistance and remembrance.
Program Info
Talk: Ode to Craftsmanship
In this talk, artist Donata Wenders invites us into the world of her audiovisual series Ode to Craftsmanship — a poetic homage to traditional crafts that have faded from everyday life in the wake of rapid technological change.
Guest
Donata Wenders
Donata Wenders, born in Berlin in 1965, studied film and theatre in Berlin and Stuttgart and began her artistic career as a cinematographer. Since 1995, she has worked as a freelance photographer, known for her classical, mostly black-and-white visual style. Since 2015, she has created audiovisual short film installations that merge photography and moving image. Her work has been featured in numerous books, exhibitions, and international publications.
Media in this event
Through poetic installations, the beauty of traditional craftsmanship comes alive. In a fast-paced digital world, it invites us to rediscover the art of working with our hands and sparks new inspiration for creativity.
