Space for Visual ResearchThe Space for Visual Research was established at the Bauhaus-University Weimar in 2013 as a workshop and laboratory for experimental research into new graphic, abstract and visual worlds. The resulting “Space for Visual Research” publication is a lab book, a log of visual experiments conducted using physics, chemistry, optics and reproduction technology as starting points for image production. • Published by Spector Books.
Vera Kunz is an artist and designer based in Frankfurt am Main. She studied Art History at the Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main and Fine Arts at the Academy of Art and Design, Offenbach am Main. In addition to her artistic work she is team member of SfVR — Space for Visual Research, a laboratory for experimental research.
Works
Ich und Jil, 35 × 22 cm, 2018, “Jil Sander: Präsens”, publication, 2017, packed in foil, wrapping paper, framed. Ich und Jil, 35 × 22 cm, 2018, folded canvas, framed.
Untitled, 250 × 210 cm, oil on canvas, 2011.
Untitled, 210 × 250 cm, oil and lacquer on canvas, 2011.
Untitled, 230 × 190 cm, oil on canvas, 2011.
Raum Nr. 4 (Diploma), installation, 2014.
Untitled, 190 × 190 cm, oil on canvas, 2016.
Untitled, 160 × 170 cm, oil on canvas, 2016.
Untitled, 250 × 210 cm, acryl on canvas, 2014.
Untitled, 250 × 210 cm, oil on canvas, 2011.
Untitled, 200 × 230 cm, acryl on canvas, 2013.
Projects
Die neue Altstadt
EURS
JAX
Die neue AltstadtThe graphic concept of this publication, has been conceived in relation to the architectural and urban design principles of the “Neue Altstadt”. Typography and the editorial design reflect the structure of houses of different widths, narrow streets and small squares into the language of book design, as well as the juxtaposition of reconstructed houses and new buildings. In addition, the Neue Altstadt typeface developed for this purpose, cites the graphic language of Ernst May’s Journal “Das Neue Frankfurt” from 1926 to 1931. • In collaboration with Surfacegrafik.
EURSA series of poster drafts designed for the Forum On European Culture to promote a common idea on the basis of very personal issues. Taking cue from the classic political campaigns of old workers unions, the campaign concept in collaboration with Prof. Markus Weisbeck highlights the importance of the individual as an essential part of the European project. By directly addressing its onlooker, it points to the fact that it is his/her values and voices that count.
JAXJax is a collective of like-minded artists, musicians, thinkers, movers and booty-shakers, who believe there is more to records than just some grooves engraved into black plastic. Their vision is to treat each release as a presentation in itself, complete with original and individual artwork, features and an exhibition. Each production will feature artwork shown in a cube of about 8 cubic meters. Every record released will be strictly-limited to 500 copies, which includes a poster referencing the piece made by the artist. Further emphasizing its exclusive nature, this project will be limited to only ten releases. • Concept in collaboration with Aoki & Matsumoto and Einzelkind.