PAPERWORKS in SPAIN
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El-DRAC has gained the international artist for an indoor installation in Cervera del Maestre (Spain). From 26 July, Jo Pellenz will show his PAPERWORKS titled „Valles“ (valleys) in the Ermita de San Sebastian, near the Casa del Dragon. By this, Pellenz continues his series of large room installations that he started in Cologne in 2000. He is especially inspired by the Moresque flair of the village on top of a hill at the Costa del Azahar. „To open up such a place for art is fun and challenge at the same time“, says the artist.
The Ermita de San Sebastian is located in the old part of the village Cervera del Maestre in the province of Castellon. The restoration of the medieval building was completed in the middle of last year and it is now again open to the public.
This hermitage, unique in its way of construction in the whole Valencia region, reminds one of a Romanesque church building. Based on a square-shaped ground plan, the interior is divided into three naves by two series of arches. These arches rest on octagonal, irregular shaped pillars. The Ermita de San Sebastian is a historically important space for art installations in the landscape of the Maestrazgo.
Together with this installation, the series of art exhibitions “Amigos europeos en el Arte” will be continued in the Casa del Dragon, this time presenting artists from Spain, Germany, Italy, Rumania and Turkey.
“By this we are taking a step further towards our goal to point out the cultural potential of this region”, says Juan Petry, curator and organiser of the Casa del Dragon. “The Ermita is a special historic place, a place of grief and of hope at the same time. PAPERWORKS refers to this history and as well points into the future, into our European future.”
Opening : Saturday, 26 July 2008 – 7.30 p.m. (exhibition)
Opening: Saturday, 26 July 2008 – 8 p.m. (installation)
Exhibition: from 27 July to 10 August 2008
Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Sundays and public holidays from 10 a.m to 2 p.m.
Finissage : Sunday, 10 August 2008 - 6 p.m.
More Infos: http://www.el-drac.es/