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The series [commercial wallpaper] originates from the study of information flows and forms of electronic entertainment and communication media. These flows are used as raw material, dissolved from its context and deterministic systems to be used for alternative systems and interpretations. Starting material are television commercials. In each case, a pixel from the horizontal line was selected from the original image and extended vertically until a vertical stipe was formed. The sound from the original clip remains unchanged. [commercial wallpaper] silence is the collected silence of 148 minutes of television commercials.

Matthias Fitz, age group of 1967, was born in Oberfranken. In 1987 he finished a training as electronics technician. 1988 he moved to West-Berlin. Starting in 1995 he studied Visual Communication and Experimental Media Art at the University of Arts. In 2003 he got the title "Meisterschüler" from Prof. Maria Vedder. Since 1997 his works, mainly video and sound installations have been shown at international festivals and exhibitions. He has got different art grants and prizes.