INDUSTRIEKULTUR & MACHINE MAN – Ywe Sonnensee

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KREFELD'S INDUSTRIAL CULTURE AND GREEK MYTHOLOGY
A look at Ywe Sonnensee
Krefeld, a city in the heart of the Ruhr region, is often known for its rich industrial culture, characterized by old factories, historic textile factories and an innovative art scene. In the midst of this industrial heritage stands the artist Ywe Sonnensee, whose works create a fascinating dialog between Krefeld's industrial past and the timeless world of Greek mythology.
The industrial character of Krefeld
Krefeld has a long history as a center of textile production, especially in the 19th and 20th centuries. The city was famous for its high-quality silk fabrics and was an important part of the German textile industry. This industrial character is reflected not only in the buildings, but also in the creative work of artists such as Ywe Sonnensee. Sonnensee's artworks are often influenced by the materials and techniques rooted in Krefeld's industrial history. She blends modern and traditional methods to create works that both honor the past and address contemporary issues.
Mythological inspiration
Greek mythology is full of stories that deal with transformation, identity and the human relationship with nature. These themes can also be found in Sonnensée's work. She reinterprets mythological figures to address the connection between man and industry. Perhaps in her sculptures we find echoes of the stories of Persephone, who oscillates between the underworld and the upper world, symbolizing the duality between work and life in an industrialized environment. One example could be an installation that recalls the story of Arachne - the weaver who tried to compete with Athena and was punished for it. Such stories from Greek mythology could serve as a metaphor for the struggle of today's artists for recognition in an industry-dominated world.
Ywe Sonnensee:
A bridge between worlds
Ywe Sonnensee manages to build bridges between the industrial and mythological worlds through her creative work. Her art challenges us to think beyond the material and question the stories that shape us. It invites us to see Krefeld not only as a city of industry, but also as a place where the art and stories of the past come to life. Overall, the connection between Krefeld's industrial culture, Greek mythology and the work of Ywe Sonnensee shows how profound and multi-layered the meaning of space, history and creativity can be. Through their art, a dialog can emerge that teaches us to understand the roots of our present and actively shape the future.
Vernissage on January 29, 2026 at 5 pm
Finissage on February 15, 2026 3 to 6 pm... This content has been machine translated.