I don’t know whether this world has a meaning that transcends it. But I know that I cannot know that meaning and that it is impossible for me just now to know it. I can understand only in human terms. What I touch, what resists me - that I understand.
- Albert Camus, 1942
About
David Schweinfurth (b. 1985) is a multimedia artist with a background in natural sciences and philosophy based in the Frankfurt area, Germany. These two questions are the starting point for his artistic inquiry: What makes us human? How do we want to live together? In order to offer fresh perspectives towards these fundamental topics, his artistic practice explores the different dimensions of human creativity, ranging from the use of code and algorithms to spontaneous and improvised gestures. By combining these approaches, he reflects on the tension and interplay between structure and intuition.
Furthermore, his work engages multiple senses, extending beyond sight and sound to include touch. This tactile dimension makes his art more accessible and inclusive, inviting broader audiences to connect with it on a physical level.
A key aspect of his practice is collaborative creation. Through participatory formats, he invites people of all ages to become active contributors in the creative process. This shared act of making serves as a starting point for dialogue—about art, about technology, and about how we relate to one another in an increasingly complex world.