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kartzweider, open cast mining, garzweiler V, 2010, 30 x 45 cm
A Lego kit contains a variety of pieces in different colors. If a child accomplishes his construction plan in all good conscience, he will delight in his work until - hoping for better results - starting another experiment. Dismantling the old creation is fast and furious compared with the time invested in putting it together. Driven by thoughts of perfection, a child narrow-mindedly does not realize the utopia of his lonely pursuit. He will not reach satisfaction until he approaches his building project selflessly, letting others and in fact the toy itself take part in the goings-on. Playmobil usually has a predetermined topic, clear protagonists and prefabricated formed elements. This sounds like a game for adults, preparing children for the future in a manner close to reality. The first step has been taken - from a creator combining colourful building blocks to a consuming viewer of a topic one has chosen oneself.