"In, around and about the Keunstlerhaus" – was the theme designated for this years "Keunst-Sequenzen".
From it´s beginnings "Art-Sequences" was aimed at introducing the artistic work
of contemporary artists living in Goettingen.

10 artists were invited to create works directly related to this venue. The architectural and historical environment have
been the inspirational starting points for the various installations in "Vor Ort auf Zeit".
Gregory Sean Sheehan´s work seems at first sight to
ignore the central theme of "Keunst-Sequenzen 2007".
The theme was centered on and essentially involved
with the art-space of Gotmarstrasse 1. His work which
hangs in the "Weisser Saal" seems initially to be a
conventional exercise in landscape painting.

However upon closer examination it becomes quite clear
that Sheehan´s intention involves a determined exercise
in exploring the effects art has on the beholder.

This work is light years away from any monopolising art
trend implemented for ambiguous purposes other than
the artistic. This work has more to do with spirituality,
contemplation, meditation and is situated within the
ongoing project of human development in the classical
enlightened sense.

In the words of Goethe, "They who have art, also have
religion. But they who have no religion, they have art!"
Sheehan´s three piece division of the winged alter
displayed here marks out a way, per aspera ad astra.
From darkness to light. This work entices a sort of
spiritual ascent and cleansing process which counter-
points and is in sharp contrast to the noise of the busy
street immediately outside the doors of the "Weisser
Saal".



Michael Stoeber.
Art Critic, Hannover, Germany
Zeitfenster I...I...2007
Turf & Acrylic on Canvas...I...48 x 220 cm x 3
Zeitfenster II...I...2007
Turf & Acrylic on Canvas...I...48 x 220 cm x 3