Johannes Steininger: Where Air Becomes Form
Johannes Steininger, an artist from Linz, Austria, was born in 1977. His work combines sculpture, sound, architecture, and design, using industrial soft vinyl (PVC) to create inflated surfaces that merge painting and sculpture. Air plays a crucial role in both the structure and ideas behind his pieces, which engage with their surroundings and enhance acoustic and spatial experiences. Before diving into art, he trained as a machinist and studied Space and Design Strategies at the University of Art and Design Linz, along with Acoustic Communication and Sound Studies in Berlin. He’s also worked in broadcasting and theater production. Since 2021, he’s been teaching at the same university, drawing on influences like Spatialism and the Zero group.
Key facts
- Johannes Steininger was born in Linz in 1977.
- He uses industrial soft vinyl (PVC) to create inflated sculptural surfaces.
- His works function as both visual objects and acoustic modifiers.
- He completed an apprenticeship as a machinist before art school.
- He studied at the University of Art and Design Linz, Berlin University of the Arts, and Technical University of Berlin.
- He has worked in broadcasting, live sound, theater production, and as an art handler.
- Since 2021, he has taught Design and Technology at the University of Art and Design Linz.
- His practice references Spatialism and the Zero group.
Entities
Artists
- Johannes Steininger
Institutions
- University of Art and Design Linz
- Berlin University of the Arts
- Technical University of Berlin
- regional art collection of Upper Austria
Locations
- Linz
- Austria
- Berlin
- Germany
Sources
- AATONAU —