SALZBURG.- Gerald Domenig and Andrea Witzmann lend the real world an air of emptiness and enigmatic silence. Despite the different formal execution, the works of both are characterized by the precise creative work on the image as well as the content-related references to fine art, architecture, literature and philosophy.

In his exhibition conception, Gerald Domenig focuses on the theme of house and architecture: »The full wall A is a rude collage of architectural photography, a second, distinguished section refers to a mythical prank, namely having built a house without windows. GD provides a remedy. Thirdly, somewhere there is a door box, in front of which small and large visitors can be photographed. In addition, a seating area is provided where one can delve into a so-called artist's book« (Domenig).

As a radical expression of a state of mind in a world seemingly out of joint, Andrea Witzmann is showing a dozen large-format color prints that date from the last two years and fit seamlessly into her tradition of work. She says, »I see, I photograph, I look and build, I see and photograph. What shot constitutes space? What space generates freedom? The effects of now don't occur for a few years, so let's live in the moment! Everything that is not forbidden can be lived out against one's better judgment without consequences!« (Witzmann)

Gerald Domenig, * 1953 in Villach, Carinthia, studied at the Düsseldorf Art Academy and the Städelschule in Frankfurt, lives and works in Frankfurt am Main.

Andrea Witzmann, * 1970 in Vienna, studied at the Technical University and at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, lives and works in Vienna.