Sculptures, which can also be called modular architectural interferences, built from prefabricated and already existing parts. In the course of the time these parts do not turn into a collection of objects, but get developed to a component system, which extends step by step, in order to be able to create different constructions from universal usable basic elements and connection parts again and again.
The "Toy-Kit" as a toy of the 3. Dimension
This system, inspired by component systems in toy format (Lego, Matador, Fischer technique) consists of prefabricated elements such as wood relays, aluminium routes, leaders and stands. From these parts the constructions are built with clamping belts and cable straps, which serve as flexible liaison vehicles. The crucial difference to the component systems in toy format is the dimension of the elements and of the developed architecture. Rainer Prohaska's usable sculptures make it possible for the users, to temporarily experience the 3. dimension. The adaptation in size and function follows the requirements and characteristics of the location.
Building as a performative act
Rainer Prohaska works with "activated groups of people as a stylistic device", initiates participatory projects, performances, and experiments with temporary sculptures as architectural interferences. Since "Creating as an aesthetic and linear process" is very important in his work, the performative act of building the "Toy-Kit Architectures" plays an important role.
Transitoriness
After the presentation and/or the exhibition the "Toy-Kit Architectures" disappear completely. The sculptures are divided into their individual parts, in order to be available at a later moment as a basis for other works. The only remaining traces of these objects are analogue photos and sketches as documentation.
[2008 - 2012]
Performed at:
'Art Bodensee' • Dornbirn • Vorarlberg • Austria
'Das Selbst Und Die Stadt' • FLUC • Vienna • Austria
Gyeonggi Creation Center • Ansan Si • South Korea
Gallery Oel-Früh • Hamburg • Germany
Raumars Artist In Residence Programme • Rauma • Finland
Rauma Art Museum • Rauma • Finland
University Of Turku • Rauma • Finland
River Danube • Austria to Romania
