Toni Schmale: Tanke / Kunstraum Dornbirn

Toni Schmale's installation "TANKE" at Kunstraum Dornbirn centers around a petrol station as its focal point, blending industrial aesthetics with abstraction. This environment prompts reflection on societal and environmental narratives, evoking both consternation and transformation. Schmale's sculptures within the space expand upon the petrol station theme, exploring functionality and materiality. By refusing to offer clear interpretations, Schmale invites viewers to engage with ambiguity and irony, a characteristic present throughout her body of work. "TANKE" serves as a communal space, bridging historical contexts with contemporary challenges, and challenging the notion of temporality. Its placement in former industrial spaces adds another layer to its commentary on urban landscapes and societal functions.

Toni Schmale: Tanke / Kunstraum Dornbirn. Dornbirn (Austria), May 2, 2024.