ABOUT

KATHARINA FORSTER

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

Works from the series ‘Becoming’ are currently on view at kunsthalle-brennabor in Brandenburg (Havel).

The group exhibition focusses on artists from Brandenburg who work in dialogue, inspire each other, share a studio or are likewise connected with each other.
Katharina Forsters artworks are shown in conjunction with works by her studio collegues Saskia Glückauf, Nicole Heinzel, Doris Sprengel and Julia Brömsel from Ateliervulkanfiberfabrik.
‘Becoming’ is a series of eight mixed media works displayed on pedestals. Each nest-shaped sculptural object is made from a different material. Thus material, form and technique used give way to interpret the works by ones own associations.

Exhibition opening every Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 1 pm – 6 pm until 28th of April.
Artist talk Sunday, 14. April, 3pm and Sunday, 28. April, 3pm.

Adress:
KUNSTHALLE BRENNABOR
Geschwister-Scholl-Straße 12
14776 Brandenburg an der Havel

ABACABA – an exhibition together with artist Nicole Heinzel is on view at Musikschule Werder Havel during weekdays and office hours.

At the location near Bahnhof Werder, in Adolf-Damschke-Straße 60, 14542 Werder (Havel), Katharina Forster shows image transfers on paper. A body of work which deals with memory, longing, rhythm and repetition.

UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

At the annual open studio days, Katharina shows her works at Ateliervulkanfiberfabrik on 4th and 5th of May 2024 between 12am – 7pm on Saturday and between 11am until 6pm on Sunday.
With snacks, drinks, coffee, tea, live music and an unusual curated group exhibition in the center hall of the studio, this weekend promises to be inspiring and fun filled.
The studio is the heart of the making of art – so having the opportunity to visit an artist studio is an amazing chance to get a unique behind the scenes view.

Katharina Forster is an international artist living and working in Werder (Havel), near Berlin. She is one of the founding members of VulkanKunstWerke e.V., an association which showcases art exhibitions and hosts art events in rural areas. As a part of her profession, she runs art workshops with kids of all ages, youth and adults on assignment. She is a part of Klasse:Kunst für Brandenburg, an organization which seeks to cultivate aesthetic education for children in primary schools.

Katharina studied fine art at Ruth Prowse School of Art in South Africa. It was in Cape Town that she started her career as a freelance artist by initiating and coordinating One Day Art events, taking on commissions and participating in group shows. Before she enrolled to be a full time artist she trained as an occupational therapist and gained work experience for several years in the medical and social fields.

ARTIST STATEMENT

I like to draw connections because I am intrigued by the diversity and interconnectedness of our world today.

Whatever we do, no matter how big or small, our actions have the ability to affect one another on an immediate and global scale.

Our world is complex and chaotic. As an interdisciplinary artist I seek to demonstrate this complexity through the use of different materials and techniques. I make my sculptures and installations using everyday materials such as used teabags, candle wax or colourful plastics. I also use other objects, such as empty birds nests, 1-Euro cents, pacifiers and disposable diapers.

It is ultimately with the use of my hands that a sculpture or object comes together. With whatever material I choose to work with it is its story as well as its form, texture and colour which intrigue me.

I find inspiration both in everyday life and in events across the globe. In addition, I am motivated to create a sustainable and peaceful life, one that exists alongside nature harmoniously. Having earned my degree in South Africa, I continually draw inspiration from its history and culture in my artistic practice. Economic, political, environmental and social issues, of every culture, find their way into my works.

The often repetitious nature of the way I work, helps me to stay in tune with myself. Serving as a meditation in working. At the same time my sculptures and installations tend to be very fragile – maybe reflecting the state of our world.