German Artist Karla Gaenssler Solo Show at HKUST

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[evdate 2000-11-08] Press Invitation cum Press Release 2 November 2000

GERMAN ARTIST KARLA GAENSSLER SOLO SHOW AT HKUST

Versatile German artist Karla Gaenssler will hold her first exhibition in Hong Kong at the Library Gallery of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology from 8 November 2000 to 31 January 2001.

Karla Gaenssler is well recognized as a sculptor, a painter, a printmaker, and an art teacher. She is known for using different kinds of materials masterfully in her works, including handmade paper, stones, and metals, provoking sensuous curiosity, astonishment, and delight.

"Whether sculpture or hand-made paper compositions, the works of Karla Gaenssler cannot in any sense be considered simply decorative. Serenity takes on a serious quality, and there is something easy and natural about the majesty that is expressed in these works," said art critic Roland Berger.

"The contradictions inherent in our age and in our lives are reflected in Karla Gaenssler's art as zest, on the one hand, and as the consciousness of the burden of existence, on the other," he said.

Born in Rudolstadt, Germany, Karla Gaenssler received her art education at Karl Marx University in Leipzig. She studied sculpture at the Art Academy of Berlin from 1979 to 85. Since graduation, she has held many exhibitions in Berlin, Dresden, Saalfeld, and other cities in Germany.

This is the first time Karla Gaenssler presents her exhibits to Hong Kong's art-lovers. She will visit Hong Kong and officiate at the opening of the exhibition. Members of the media are welcome to attend the opening reception, and details are as follows:

Opening Reception Date: Tuesday, 7 November 2000 Time: 4:30 pm Venue: Ping Yuan and Kinmay W. Tang Gallery, University Library, HKUST, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon

Recent Works by Karla Gaenssler Dates:8 November 2000?31 January 2001 Opening Hours:Mon-Fri8 am?11 pm Sat9 am?7 pm Sun1 pm?9 pm Opening hours during holidays can be found at http library.ust.hk Public Enquiries:2358-6707

Note to Editors: The above release can be downloaded at: http www.ust.hk/~webopa/news/2000_News/news1102a.html. For enquiries, please contact Ms Alice Ho of the University Library on 2358-6707, or call Ms Jacky Tsang of the Office of University Development and Public Affairs on 2358-6306, or email patsang@ust.hk.