Artists in residence, March 2024

Philip Grözinger

Philip Groezinger, born in 1972 in Braunschweig, Germany, embar-ked on his artistic journey through the corridors of Braunschweig University of Art, where he immersed himself in the world of fine arts. Today, he stands as a prominent figure in the contemporary art scene, his creativity flourishing in the vibrant atmosphere of Berlin.

With an impressive portfolio of solo exhibitions, Philip's work has captivated audiences across the globe. From the thought-provoking "The Unravelling" at Gallery Kirkegaard, Copenhagen (2020), to the evocative "Daisy Bell" at Galerie Sexauer, Berlin (2019), each exhibition reveals a glimpse into the depths of his artistic vision.

Philip's artistic prowess extends beyond solo endeavors, as eviden-ced by his participation in various group shows. Exhibitions like "Frankfurter Applaus" at Galerie Greulich, Frankfurt am Main (2018), and "1000 Sterne" at Galerie Mikael Andersen, Copenhagen (2017), showcase the breadth of his talent and the universality of his themes. Through his art, Philip Groezinger delves into the complexities of the human experience, inviting viewers on a journey of introspection and discovery. His contributions to contemporary art resonate deeply, leaving an indelible mark on the artistic landscape.

Andrea Marie Breiling

Andrea Marie Breiling (b. Phoenix, AZ) received her BFA in Studio Art and Gender Studies from UC Irvine in 2008 and her MFA in Studio Art from Claremont Graduate University in 2014. In the Spring of 2021, Breiling presented her first solo exhibition with Almine Rech, titled, “I Think I Might Have Inhaled You” in Brussels, Belgium, her second solo show with Almine Rech in the Fall of 2021, titled, “Sweet Dreams of Rhythm and Dancing,” in London, and her third show with Almine Rech, titled “SWALLOWTAIL,” in New York City in 2023.

She has presented additional solo exhibitions at Broadway Gallery, New York; Night Gallery, Los Angeles and Miami; Achenbach Hagemeier, Düsseldorf; Galleri Urbane, Dallas; Sonce Alexander Gallery, Los Angeles; and Peggy Phelps Gallery, Claremont.
Breiling has participated in group shows at Rachel Uffner Gallery, New York; SUNNY, New York; Collaborations, Copenhagen; Library Street Collective, Detroit; Skibum MacArthur, Los Angeles; Various Small Fires, Seoul; The Mass, Tokyo; Jack Siebert & Caio, Los Angeles; Carl Kostyál Gallery, Stockholm; Blum & Poe, Los Angeles; Achenbach Hagemeier, Berlin; Wilding Cran Gallery, Los Angeles; and Night Gallery, Los Angeles, among others.

Tariq Oliver

Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Tariq Oliver has lived in Africa, Europe, and most recently, North America. In the wake of his father's passing in 2021, Tariq unearthed a profound connection to art. Specializing in painting, he navigates canvas with purpose, translating the struggles of humanity into evocative visual narratives. His mediums include acrylic, oil pastel, charcoal, pencil, and oil pigment sticks. Each brushstroke resonates stories of truth, adversity, and strength. His work resonates powerfully through vibrant and emotive figurative abstract compositions.

Stefan Rinck

Stefan Rinck is a German visual artist, born in 1973 in Homburg/Saar. He lives and works in Berlin. Rinck studied Art History and Philosophy at the Universität des Saarlandes in Saarbrücken and Sculpture at the Academy of Arts in Karlsruhe. He has had several gallery and museum exhibitions, including Museum de Hallen, Harlem (NL), Sorry We’re Closed, Brussels (BE), Nino Mier Gallery, New York & Los Angeles (US), Vilma Gold, London (GB), Semiose, Paris (FR), Gallery Rüdiger Schöttle, Munich (DE), Skarstedt – East Hampton (New York, US), The Breeder, Athens (GR), Galeria Alegria, Madrid & Barcelona (ES) and Cruise & Callas, Berlin (DE).

He participated at the Busan Biennale in South Korea and at the Vent des Fôret and La Forêt d’Art Contemporain in France where he realized permanent public sculptures. In 2018, the work The Mongooses of Beauvais was permanently installed in the city of Paris at 53-57 rue de Grennelle (Beaupassage). The sandstone sculp-ture Why I bear / Grosser
Lastenbär was inaugurated in November 2021 at Zionskirchplatz in Berlin-Mitte. He is in following public collections: CBK Rotterdam (NL), Musée de la Loterie (BE), Sammlung Krohne (DE), FRAC Corse (FR). In 2019, Stefan Rinck was featured in the Thames & Hudson publication 100 Sculptors of Tomorrow. The documentary Heart of Stone by Sonja Baeger was premiered in 2021 in Berlin and pictures the production process of Rinck’s three monumental sculptures.