Cornelia Renz, Belle Shafir: Legenda in Memoriam

The exhibition Legenda in Memoriam presents the art of Belle Shafir (Israel) and Cornelia Renz (Germany) and reflects the personal memories of both of these artists. The two of them were born into German culture and its historical context. The influence of the recent German history on their personalities and working methods, by which memories of the traumatic experiences passed on to them by previous generations are reflected in their contemporary art. This is a process which moderates the artistic direction of the two of them. The project not only examines and brings closer the basic elements in their work based on memories and their interpretation, but also the entire process of trauma, reflection and healing.Both artists were born in Germany. Belle Shafir emigrated to Israel after her studies, while Cornelia Renz now lives and works in Berlin as well as Jerusalem. They have a fascination for memories, legends and the fairy tales which they heard during childhood or that have quietly circulated within their families or in their vicinity, stories dating right back to the Middle Ages, as well as from later times, including the holocaust. The exhibition contains video images, large-scale paintings, collages, small sculptures, as well as installations specific to their venue.