The work of artist Erika Hock is at an intersection between art, architecture, and design. The artist subverts what we expect from spaces, breaking what is predictable and at the same time allowing us to play with objects.
As the viewer walks through the space, they can decide whether or not to interact with the objects, and even doubt whether this is something allowed.
The atmosphere of “Unfit” also gives off a certain nostalgic air, with echoes of the Memphis Group. The founder of this italian design group, Ettore Sottsass, explained: “When I was young, all we ever heard about was functionalism, functionalism, functionalism. It’s not enough. Design should also be sensual and exciting.”
It is this playful spirit that we find here and that invites us to let go of our preconceived ideas and let ourselves be carried away by the journey. Hock, with her impeccable technique and ability to inhabit space in unexpected ways, positions herself as an original and unique voice within German contemporary art.
