Charlotte Posenenske

The things I make are
variable
as simple as possible
reproducible.
They are components of a space, since they are like building elements
they can always be rearranged into new combinations or positions,
thus, they alter the space.
I leave this alteration to the consumer who thereby again and anew
participates in the creation.
The simplicity of basic geometric forms is beautiful and suited
to the demonstration of the principles of rationalized modifications.
I make series
because I do not want to make single pieces for individuals,
in order to have elements combinable in a system,
in order to make something which is repeatable, objective,
and because it is economical.

[ . . . .]

They are decreasingly recognizable as artworks.
The objects should have the objective character of industrial products.
The former categorization of the arts no longer exists. The artist of the
future would have to work with a team of specialists in a development laboratory.
Though arts formal development has progressed at an increasing tempo,
its social function regressed.
Art is a commodity of transient contemporary significance, yet, the market is minute,
and prestige and prices rise the less topical the supply is.
It is difficult for me to come to terms with the fact that art can contribute nothing to solving urgent social problems.

Statement [Manifesto], Art International no. 5 (May 1968)