„Art history pioneer achievement in the field of video art. The 36-year old Duesseldorfer gained the award for his dissertation on „Marcel Odenbach. Concept, Performance, Video. Installation from 1975 to 1998“ ... Dr. Kacunko´s thesis has wider parameters than its title may perhaps suggest. It not only explores Marcel Odenbach´s creative output but structures the framework of video art in <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Germany</st1:place></st1:country-region> and sets it in the context of art history, from its advent in 1970s to the present day. Albrecht Bolza-Schünemann welcomed this choice of topic: „In essence, Dr. Kacunko tackles an issue that has riveted the printing and media industry for years: how to deal with new media and make the most of their creative and technological potential.“ By examining Marcel Odenbach´s works, Dr. Kacunko illustrates the vast creative sweep of video art, considering its cognitive, technical and aesthetic aspects.“
Excerpt from the press-release DRUPA 2000
