continuous crystallization

A crystal is a solid material, whose constituent atoms, molecules, or ions are arranged in an orderly repeating pattern, extending into all three spatial dimensions. continuous crystallization consists of five paintings that problematize an ongoing, uncontrollable and unstoppable growth, captured visually as both order and disarray, crystal clear or chaotic, where humans either fight or flee. This impulse can be transposed to the continuous growth and progression of nature, as well as to thoughst and ideas around our conception of existence.

Anne Vistven was educated at the Academy of Fine Art in Oslo and at the Kunsthochschule für Medien in Cologne. Recent exhibitions include: ”Advanced Cover Complex” at Rekord in Oslo; a solo exhibition at Galerie DieterReitz in Berlin; the group show “Expose 12:12” at KaDeWe in Berlin, ”Inland Empire” at Christiansands Kunstforening; “40/40” at the Stenersen Museum in Oslo and a project at undisclosed.no (all 2008).

http://www.annevistven.com