Art and light: The Krems light festival tells stories of architecture

Art and light: The Krems light festival tells stories of architecture

In the picturesque downtown Krems, it will soon be colorful again! From Thursday, November 7th, the fourth edition of the light festival will start a highlight for art lovers and curious people. Over eleven days, talented artists transform the city with fascinating light and media art installations. The festival, which lasts until November 17, is under the motto "Architecture/GE/Layers/" and unique the many stories that are hidden in the buildings of the city.

The two curators, Kerstin and Jakob Wiesmayer, explain that the light festival is focused this year the various meanings and stories that arise from light and architecture. They want to show how light and the structural layers of the buildings are related. "Depending on what is made visible, different narrations develop," said the team of curator.

a festival of installations creatively interpreted

actively under the name Studio [sic], the Wiesmayers have been working since 2018 and combine object art with lighting design. They explain that their installations are specially developed for the conditions on site. It is a process of the buttons and shapes, a reinterpretation of the relationship between light, object and space. The projectors and light sources capture the stories that are in the walls of the city and make them visible to the audience.

The division of the venues, which varies every year, is particularly exciting. This year, among other things, the Ursula Papelle, the Stadtpark and the Gozzoburg will serve as stages for these unique works of art. Ten artists and artists, including Miriam Hamann and Nico Aimar, were invited to take part in this impressive event. The festival center is located at Kasernstraße 26, where interested visitors can receive more information.

The curators explain that the light is not only regarded as an aesthetic element at the festival, but also as a essential livelihood that deeply influences the experience of architecture. "It is important to consider the effect of light in combination with the architectural elements," they emphasize. The light is used in a targeted manner to illuminate the stories behind the walls and the changes over time.

The Lichtfest Krems not only offers art, but also a fascinating insight into the history of the city and its buildings. The opening of such a creative platform, where art and everyday rooms merge together, promises to become an unforgettable experience for both locals and visitors. For more information and details on the various installations and artists, it is worth taking a look at the official website of the light festival, which is considered a significant cultural event in Krems.