FELDENKREIS_F2_002 EXTENDED is a 2023 steel pipe sculpture by Carola Dertnig, inspired by her mother's study of Moshé Feldenkrais's physical techniques. The work acts as a drawing in space, documenting past actions and incorporating elements referencing ancient millstones.
Carola Dertnig's sculpture, FELDENKREIS_F2_002 EXTENDED, created in 2023, is a substantial work fashioned from steel pipes with polymer concrete 'heads'. Its genesis lies in the private archive of the artist's mother, who was an adherent and teacher of Moshé Feldenkrais's physical exercise techniques developed in the 1950s. The sculpture visually translates symbols of gestures and poses discovered in these records into a three-dimensional form, appearing as a drawing in space that captures the essence of past movements. The polymer concrete components are particularly notable, as they are reassembled fragments of millstones dating back to the High and Late Middle Ages, adding a layer of historical depth and material juxtaposition to the piece. Dertnig's broader artistic practice often integrates objects, texts, live actions, and videos, exploring themes of physical experience, performance, and their historical contexts.
