MICHAEL BARTMANN

Internal Echo

This body of work is inspired by old industrial spaces with numerous histories.  I continue to explore themes of transition and suspension that infuse my work.  

 A central focus remains on the windows—those thin, translucent planes that serve as both barriers and conduits between interior and exterior worlds.  Pushing against this duality, I aim to capture moments when the boundary dissolves: feeling the outside landscape pour in while simultaneously being drawn through the window, into the cityscape beyond.  At other times, the architectural space reveals streams of natural light that bathe the interior, casting silhouettes and shadows to evoke a transformed space—a dynamic dialogue between light and dark; states of abandonment and transition.  

Some works lay the windows flat on the ground, creating an entirely new dimension—a portal open to multiple perspectives.  These shifting planes invite viewers to pause, reflect, and navigate the space between observation and immersion.  Ultimately, each piece becomes a sacred space for contemplation—an intersection where time, space, and perception converge, encouraging us to consider the transitions that define both architecture and experience. —Michael Bartmann