_AFLOAT NO. ONE_

2023

Fragment of damaged carbon fibre und kevlar sail, segments of carbon fiber fishing rods, altered stainless steel boat fittings, nylon boat dock cleats 48 x 68 x 10 cm / 18 7/8 x 26 3/4 x 3 7/8 in Unique

Through solo exhibition _AFLOAT,_ the artist Daniel Hölzl delves into the transformative journeys of carbon and water, fundamental elements of the fabric of life. Water that permeates all organisms, once intertwined with carbon, forms the foundation of life's molecular structures. Hölzl’s work draws inspiration from the philosophical paradox of the _Ship of Theseus_, reflecting on the notion of permanence and the history as well as fluidity of materials. AFLOAT also addresses the ecological challenges posed by petroleum reliance and the presence of floating plastic waste in contrast to the romanticized idea of sailing.

In his series _AFLOAT_ Daniel Hölzl examines the intricate relationship between sustainability, temporality, and transience, focusing on the transformation of petroleum into synthetic fibers. Modern sails, layers of synthetic fibres glued together with resin and therefore nearly impossible to recycle, are given new life in this works. Used, damaged sails are creatively combined with misappropriated objects from the nautical world. By incorporating sails, renowned symbols of freedom and exploration, the artist delves into the history of materials and the fluidity of their meaning.

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