Interview with Jochem Hendricks, 2012

German artist Jochem Hendricks (b. 1959) is known for his works that address complex moral and ethical issues. The objects he produces are beautifully realised, yet beneath the surface lie elaborate backstories which, at times, test the boundaries of legality. Hendricks' practice is also highly collaborative and involves a network of contributors and co-producers that is international in scale.

This exhibition spans Hendricks' practice over the past decade and ranges from sculpture, film and photography to installations and painting. Hendricks' work explores the value and meaning of labour, truth and storytelling, ethics and the role of the artist. By turns playful, serious, provocative and sensitive, the artist asks: how can art allow us to understand -- and question -- our place in the world?

Jochem Hendricks is organised in collaboration with Museum Haus Konstruktiv, Zurich and The New Art Gallery, Walsall, and is accompanied by a fully-illustrated catalogue, published by Distanz Verlag.