Tower of Winds at vhs Fürth: Vernissage with Caroline Gerngroß
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Myth in Motion: The Anemoi Return to Fürth
On March 5, 2026, the vernissage for the Tower of Winds exhibition by illustrator Caroline Gerngroß opens at vhs Fürth – Bistro. Inspired by the ancient Tower of the Winds in Athens, an art experience unfolds that translates the invisible substance of air into vibrating color and line.
Ancient Models, Contemporary Imagery
The starting point for the work is the eight gods of wind from Greek mythology. Notos, Euros, Boreas, and Zephyros appear not merely as mere allegories, but as dynamic figures between painting, drawing, and vector-based graphics. The curation in the Bistro of vhs creates a clear spatial effect: rhythmic hanging, calm sight lines, pointed light – the exhibition atmosphere invites slow looking.
Lines That Breathe: Figurative as a Principle
Gerngroß focuses on representational and figurative illustration. Lines intertwine into organic forms; contours open up, color flows. Materials such as graphite and colored pencils meet digital vector works. The result: an aesthetic experience between classicism and the present, between sculptural and the lightness of a breeze.
Art Historical Context
The Tower of the Winds – an octagonal structure from the 1st century BC – serves as an iconographic resonance space. Gerngroß updates this tradition by interpreting each direction as a character study: from the stormy Boreas to the gentle-spring-like Zephyros. Thus, the exhibition connects mythology, illustration, and cultural education in an accessible, yet reflective format.
Vernissage as a Dialogue
The vernissage offers an opportunity for immediate engagement with the works. In the open atmosphere of vhs, questions about technique, motifs, and work processes can be addressed – a low-threshold entry into iconographic themes aimed at art lovers and newcomers alike.
Barrier-Free Access to Art
The event location is accessible via ramp and elevator; a barrier-free restroom is available. This supports vhs Fürth in fostering an inclusive audience and enhances the aesthetic experience for all.
Conclusion: Tower of Winds promises a concentrated encounter with color, form, and myth. Those wishing to experience the connection between antiquity and contemporary illustration should visit this exhibition live – for a sensual, educational art experience.
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