Rosemarie Trockel: The Computer Is In The Garage
the artist continues her Parley support with “The Computer is in the Garage”, A new print editioN created using AI and her photographic archive
Rosemarie Trockel “The Computer Is In The Garage” (2024)
Spraypaint & Screenprint on Hahnemühle 1584 cotton paper, 300g/m2
Set of 3 individual sheets, 70x70cm each
Signed verso
Series of 15 unique prints
Rosemarie Trockel's unique print edition for Parley for the Oceans marks a fascinating exploration of the intersections between technology, memory, and artistic intervention. In these new works, Trockel delves into her photographic archive, utilizing AI to generate three compelling, new photographic portraits based on her personal images. These AI-generated portraits are each screen printed on Trockel’s drawings and the artist's further engagement with spray painted motifs, layering abstract elements that disrupt and enhance the compositions. Intriguingly, she incorporates the word "Démodé," a French term meaning "out of fashion" or "obsolete," adding a layer of commentary on the ephemerality of trends — including the rapid evolution and eventual obsolescence of AI — and technology and the timelessness of personal and artistic identity. This innovative series not only highlights Trockel's continuous engagement with contemporary themes but also underscores her ability to blend cutting-edge technology with more traditional artistic techniques, creating works that resonate with both historical depth and contemporary relevance.
Rosemarie Trockel is a contemporary German artist known for her diverse and provocative body of work that spans several mediums, including drawing, painting, sculpture, video, and installation. Born in 1952 in Schwerte, Germany, Trockel emerged on the international art scene in the 1980s and quickly gained recognition for her thought-provoking and often subversive explorations of feminist themes, societal norms and the intersections of art and life. Her innovative use of materials, such as wool and knitted fabrics, challenges traditional notions of art-making and questions the gendered division between art and craft. Trockel's work is characterized by its conceptual rigor, wit, and a critical engagement with contemporary cultural and political issues. Her influence extends globally, making her one of the most significant and influential artists of her generation.
“The Computer is in The Garage” limited series is available in 15 editions, each consisting of three prints. Editions were released in collaboration with Cahiers d’Art during Art Basel Paris and on view at the Parley Booth at Art Basel Miami Beach 2024.
Earlier artworks by Trockel in support of Parley initiatives include a surfboard series titled Albatros, based on the poem by Charles Baudelaire, and am artist edition Parley Ocean Bag.
Photos by: Tom Wagner
Rosemarie Trockel
Rosemarie Trockel was born 1952 in Schwerte, Germany. Her first exhibitions took place at the galleries Monika Sprüth Cologne and Philomene Magers Bonn, both in 1983. Since then, she has been one of the most versatile and pioneering female artists in contemporary art. Her collages, knitting pictures, sculptures, installations and film works embark upon investigations into social role-models, gender-specific behavior and cultural codes that she combines with discourses from philosophy, theology, and the natural sciences. In these works, Trockel investigates both contemporary and historical concerning artistic and social identity. The featured artwork is Less, 1986.
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