Dominic Kießling

Dresden, Germany

Dominic Kießling is a visual artist whose practice transforms lightweight materials into large-scale kinetic installations animated by fans, hair dryers, or human performance. Born in Dresden in 1984, he studied industrial design before working for a decade in motion and stage design in Berlin. In 2019, he returned to Dresden to focus on analogue art, experimenting with everyday materials and immersive sculptural forms. In 2023, he established his studio in a former factory building to pursue one of his most ambitious projects. Starting with little more than plastic bags and a hair dryer, Kießling developed a dynamic aesthetic that blurs the line between object and organism. His work continues to explore themes of transformation, movement, and material tension.

2025 Biennial Project

Project Overview

Cause and Effect

This installation turns a steady stream of air into a moving wave made from plastic foil—rising and falling like water. Created through a playful, hands-on process, the piece explores how simple materials and natural forces can create something magical. What began with just a hairdryer, a plastic bag, and air has grown into an experiment in motion, form, and light.

In a time when technology often relies on screens and simulations, this project invites us to rediscover wonder in the physical world. Using fans and foil, the artist creates a wave you can see and feel—reminding us how curiosity and improvisation can transform the ordinary into something extraordinary.

Chicago Architecture Biennial