Johannisnacht gefallene Bilder. The secret life of plants 2006

Curator: Anselm Kiefer's intriguing mixed media work, "Johannisnacht gefallene Bilder. The secret life of plants," presents a compelling visual puzzle. Editor: My first impression is one of precariousness. That central tower seems so fragile against the chaotic backdrop. Curator: It's fascinating how Kiefer uses corrugated iron and other industrial scraps to construct this tower, seemingly a plant observation station. Think about the socio-economic context! Editor: Absolutely, and I see the tower as a symbol, perhaps of humanity's fragile attempts to understand and control the natural world, hinted at by the surrounding plant imagery. Curator: The layering of materials, the rough application, really emphasizes the labor involved. It subverts traditional notions of artistic skill. Editor: Yes, and the titles scrawled across the top, almost like incantations, further deepen the mystery, drawing the viewer into a world where nature and human endeavor are intertwined. Curator: The way Kiefer combines found objects with painted elements speaks volumes about his artistic process. Editor: A potent reminder of our complex relationship with the natural world, rendered in stark visual terms.