BANG BANG

”Claus Stangl's work does precisely what art is meant to do - it visually provokes, it asks questions of us, it is deeply personal to the artist, and yet taps into the nostalgia of a whole generation.

BANG BANG explores the motifs, cultural symbols and shared memories of growing up in the 80’s - distilled through the specific lens of Claus’ own recollections. Deftly utilising a wide array of media, it is clear the artist enjoyed the making of this show. This work is conceptual, cheeky and joyous in equal parts.

With his very distinct visual language of “loose realism” - which has seen his work recognised in multiple high profile art prizes - Claus does not go softly. By design his work is high impact, alive, and very effectively halts you in your tracks. Claus knows exactly what he is doing here.”

- Amber Creswell Bell
Director Michael Reid Galleries. Australian Author. Art Curator.