Prolongation of Women's Days Display in Eichstätt by City and University
In the historic city of Eichstätt, the town hall exhibition commemorating International Women's Day has been extended for an additional two weeks, running until May 13. The exhibition, titled "Colour Crush," showcases the creative works of female students and lecturers from the Department of Art Pedagogy at the Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt.
The display, which officially opened on March 8, has drawn positive feedback from visitors, with various works keeping the wait in the town hall's public areas engaging. Some of these pieces serve as a thought-provoking exploration of women's roles in society, while others delve into color experiments, dream imagery, and traditional crafts like bookbinding.
Lecturer Irmi Schwoshuber's embroidered inscription, "Begin joyfully," is a standout piece in a multi-part textile installation. Student Veronika Geiger ambitiously presents her digital drawings, depicting various stages and realities of women's lives, on the staircase.
The two curators, Petia Knebel and research assistant Kerstin Muhr, strive to not only exhibit the works but also elucidate their underlying meanings. Each piece is accompanied by a personal text, penned by the respective student or lecturer, discussing their creative processes, technical challenges, or artistic goals.
The exhibition is free and open to the public during the town hall's opening hours: Monday and Wednesday from 8:00 to 12:30, Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 to 12:30 and 2:00 to 4:00 pm, and Friday from 8:00 to 12:00. Visitors can view the works in spaces such as the Schranne, corridors, and staircases.
[1] The exhibition, "Colour Crush," offers a public celebration of the creative output of women within the university community, shedding light on their artistic contributions in a readily accessible setting. The specific themes or curatorial statement of "Colour Crush" are not fully detailed in the available sources. The official announcement dates the opening to 6 pm on Thursday, 5th June. However, the content and message of the individual works are not discussed in the current sources.
[1] This "Colour Crush" exhibition, extending till May 13, provides a public platform to appreciate the artistic expressions of women in the university, serving as an embodiment of the 'lifestyle' and 'fashion-and-beauty' aspects, with works like Veronika Geiger's digital drawings.
[2] Concurrently, the exhibition, through pieces like Irmi Schwoshuber's embroidered text, underscores discussions on 'education-and-self-development,' intertwining the personal narratives of the students and lecturers into its presentation.
