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Art from garbage: Thomas Sitte transforms everyday objects into miracles
Experience the exhibition “Fundort Leben” by Thomas Sitte in the Kreuzkirche Dresden, until June 15th. Everyday art reinterpreted.
Art from garbage: Thomas Sitte transforms everyday objects into miracles
Things are colorful and creative this month in the Protestant Kreuzkirche in Dresden. The artist presents until June 15, 2025 Thomas Sitte his exhibition “Location of Life”. Around 30 impressive objects are on display that combine everyday objects with religious themes and thus open up new perspectives.
The works are as diverse as a spring day. In the center is, among other things, a no-parking sign that shines in a new light, as well as the body of the crucified Christ. Sitte has a keen sense of the tragic and the bizarre, which is evident, for example, in the remarkable woman's head made of Styrofoam, which is equipped with shovels as a crown and bears the title “Cinderella”. His work “The Floating One”, inspired by Ernst Barlach, consists of a drinks can and is accompanied by a poem about loss and dignity. This combination of visual art and poetry creates thoughtful moments.
Creative everyday objects reinterpreted
A particularly haunting exhibit is the “shelter room,” which consists of a street lamp, a faucet and a mirror. There are also verses from Psalm 71, which give the installation additional depth. In his art, Sitte addresses the rediscovery of what has been thrown away and its new meaning in the context of life. He invites visitors to examine the fragility and value of everyday things.
Growing up in Dresden, Sitte had musical training, as he was a violinist in the North German Philharmonic Orchestra in Rostock. In 2006 he began exhibiting sculptural works, repeatedly using materials he collected as a child from destroyed environments. “Fundort Leben” is the expression of his belief in the aesthetic power of the inconspicuous.
The exhibition is open during opening hours Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sundays after church services. Those interested can find further information about the exhibition on the website Crescendo Germany.
Anyone who is now curious should not miss the opportunity to discover the fascinating works of Thomas Sitte and be inspired by the story that each object tells.