Art under the wind: Daniel Leiter's captivating room installation in Lienz!

Art under the wind: Daniel Leiter's captivating room installation in Lienz!

Lienz, Österreich - On June 11, 2025, visitors can expect: Inside in the RLB Atelier in Lienz, a very special experience: The event "Art in short" leads to the fascinating room installation "Virtual Wind" by Daniel Leiter. The Talented artist from Lienz has created a unique connection between art and current social issues. In his installation, he addresses the invisible currents that surround us and their effects on our environment and society.

"Virtual Wind" brings the audience into an artistic beach setting, where they can observe the movements of two parasols. This moves in real time according to the share prices of fossil raw material companies such as Shell, BP and Exxonmobil. A mini-computer controls a total of 16 electric motors, which are influenced by the so-called "Reserve Replacement Ratio" (RRR). The installation impressively illustrates how economic interests influence the environment and how climate change changes our weather phenomena. Experts emphasize that art plays a key role in such contexts to raise awareness of these important topics and to move the public to action, as reports [https://www.greenkama.org/klimawandel-und-kunst-kunst-klimabewehr/).

Interactive event with drink

The tour on June 11th begins at 6 p.m. and invites the participants to stroll through the exhibition together with Evelin Gander and Sabine Buchberger. The aim is to open the senses and to explore the often hidden aspects of art and its connection to current challenges. The event takes an hour and a drink rounds off the experience. Entry takes place on a donation basis, which promotes access to art and creates a sense of community.

The entire exhibition has been seen in the RLB studio since April 14, 2025 and runs until August 14, 2025. For those interested, there is even a free 64-page catalog for the exhibition on site, such as [osttirol-heute.at] (https://www.osttirol-heute.at/kultur/rlb-atelier-lienz-bei-s-daniel- leaders' room installation-virtual-wind/).

The concept of Daniel Leiter is not only an aesthetic creation, but also a wake -up call to focus on the invisible but decisive environmental impact. Due to the interaction in the exhibition, visitors can: Inside not only experience the beauty of art, but also understand the important message behind the works. At a time when climate change affects each of us, art becomes a platform for discussions and joint commitment.

art and climate change are closely connected. The event in the RLB Atelier Lienz shows how creative and urgently the topic can be treated. It remains exciting which further impulses will be created from this remarkable initiative.