Artist 2: Rudolf Stingel

Artist 2: Rudolf Stingel

Rudolf Stingel’s works are innately interactive, dating back to ‘Instructions’ published in 1989 that informed readers on how to replicate his artworks and mono-chromatic painting style. This attitude evolved in 2003 when he presented those at the Venice Biennale with ‘Untitled’, a room lined with foil coated insulation that encouraged passerby to decorate and mark it in any way they wanted. This resulted in a highly decorated wall that was covered in carvings, photos, and even tags. His retrospectives in 2007 presented the piece in Chicago and New York also, which in turn allowed a new wave of passerby to alter the artwork.

These randoms acts of participation were faceless, yet deeply personal. I find it fascinating how this artwork in particular Is completely down to audience response, documenting contemporary life. Stingel steps away from the notion of boundaries between audience and artist, providing a voice for the viewers.