Space for ideas: Daniel von Bothmer questions worldviews in Heiligenrode

Space for ideas: Daniel von Bothmer questions worldviews in Heiligenrode

In the picturesque Heiligenrode, the innovative art of the 40-year-old Bremen artist Daniel von Bothmer is reinterpreted. His final exhibition "The Conquest of Paradise" promises to persuade visitors to think and question worldviews. On Friday, September 6th, the exhibition celebrates its vernissage, and the art lovers can be excited to see how Bothmer turns his space into an impressive work of art.

The works of art by Daniel von Bothmer are multi -layered in this show and at first glance do not seem to be related to each other. However, the artist sees his installation as a kind of total work of art that wants to link both different elements and various perspectives. "I want to rethink the space," he explains. On the walls of the exhibition space you can see man -high oil paintings, framed by styrodur slabs in different colors. These colorful plates not only offer a visual change, but also support the statement that art can address the viewer in different ways.

The call for reflection

The focus of the installation is two life-size paper mache figures that represent important thinkers: Judith Butler and Jordan Peterson. Butler, a progressive American philosopher, is in direct contrast to Peterson, a Canadian psychologist with conservative views. This list promotes an immediate discussion about the social and philosophical differences that are discussed in public today.

The symbolic image idea is supplemented by an oil painting that shows both figures in the relaxed pose on a bench while looking at the sunset. The work is framed by the provocative line of text: "In sunset Judith Butler sits hand in hand with Jordan Peterson on a bench." From Bothmer, the possibility of reconciliation even questioned even in the most opposite worldviews. The picture appeals to social issues that vote thoughtfully and invite them to dialogue.

a room, a picture

In another exciting facet of his invitation to reflection, the artist deliberately designed the entrance area of the exhibition. Here, drawings and paintings of children hang here, which, through their carefree, offer a clear contrast to the intensive social issues in the main exhibition space. Bothmer creates a differentiated atmosphere that combines both the lightness of being a child and the severe philosophical thoughts.

The entire exhibition is the result of a ten -month scholarship in which the artist continuously worked on his visions. "The room is like a canvas," he says, and knew how to make intensively for three weeks. This indicates the intensive preparatory work that was necessary to interweave the different elements into a harmonious whole. In addition to the exhibition, a catalog entitled "What's the whole thing?" Published that summarizes texts and pictures of past works and solutions.

The doors of the Heiligenrode artist's site are open on Saturdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sundays and public holidays between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. to experience the remarkable works of Daniel von Bothmers. A cultural picnic is also planned for September 21, in which discussions with the artists and a concert will take place. The artist can hardly wait to present his work to a broad audience: "I am happy when people come," said von Bothmer.