Simon Frank & Reinhard Reitzenstein: Landscapes
Alexandria Pierce

Simon Frank and Reinhard Reitzenstein have each chosen the natural world as their respective frame of aesthetic reference. The idea of the scenic view, of "landscape" as such, and the use-value it creates are all central points of enquiry in their work, explored variously through photography, performance, sound, gallery installation, and in situ work.

McMaster Museum of Art (09/2005) 32 pp 15 col. ill. 9 x 8.5 in 1-894088-56-5 $15.00 Can./U.S. (12 euros)

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Reinhard Reitzenstein: Escarpment Valley Desert
Linda Jansma, Shirley Madill, Derek Knight & John K. Grande

Reitzenstein's artistic practice can only be described as epic. His intense engagement with nature is expressed through the tree which he explores as both abstract symbol and embodiment of consciousness. From this single object he has developed a complex and multidisciplinary practice that incorporates and surpasses traditions of landscape, Land Art, conceptual art and installation. Fusing ideas into work that reflect ecological, social and political concerns, he has produced digital photography with panoramic images over six feet long, video loops, cast bronze sculptures and site installations that incorporate hydroelectric pylons, whole dead trees and limestone boulders.

Art Gallery of Hamilton (2002) 88 pp 45 col. ill. 11x9 in softcover 0-919153-73-9 $29.99 (Can./U.S.)

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