THE MOTH – Episode: The Stage
The Moth, solo exhibition Galerie Michael Janssen, Berlin, 2018
Installation views in the main room of the Galerie Michael Janssen
Installation views: "The Moth", 2018, Photos: © Lepkowski Studios, Regina Maria Möller
ABOUT
This episode of The Moth is an installation of several rows of curtains which referenced the earlier function of theatre curtains, such as the Hauptvorhang, Raffvorhang, Hubvorhang, Wolkenvorhang and the Brecht-Vorhang. These rows of curtains were in constant motion. The air draft, the theatrical illumination, the movements and
shadows of the visitors passing through the alleys of the curtains created all togehter a "play", a picture from different perspectives.
The Moth - Hauptvorhang
Photos: © Viola Goetz, Regina Maria Möller, Tuan Nguyen
The Moth "Hauptvorhang" is a two-piece and double-sided curtain installed in the gallery window.
MATERIAL
front side: velvet with applicé of a moth (painted velvet)
back side: black viscose, tafetta with applicé of a moth (black velours)
DIMENSION
Two piece curtain, each piece ca. 6 m (lenght) x 2.90 m (height)
The Moth – Spielvorhänge
Photos: © Regina Maria Möller, Tuan Nguyen
Three rows of curtains of so-called "Spielvorhänge" have been installed in the main space of the gallery.
These are the "Raffvorhang", the "Hubvorhang" and the "Wolkenvorhang".
MATERIAL
Gauze, nettle-cloth, golden fringes, black "Posamenten" border
DIMENSTION
Each ca. 2 m (width) x 3.90 m (height)
The Moth - Brecht Gardine
Photos: © Regina Maria Möller, Tuan Nguyen
The "Brecht Gardine" is a trimmed curtain made of pure material such as nettle cloth. Its purpose allowed the audience to get a glimpse of the scenes behind the "curtain", and supported the concept of the "epic theatre".
MATERIAL
nettle cloth with black painted letters "DIE MOTTE"
DIMENSION
ca. 7 m (width) x 2.50 m (height)
CREDITS
Concept and Design: Regina Maria Möller
Production in cooperation with Petra Korink (Berlin)
QR CODE : THE ABSENCE OF THE BODY
Photo: © Tuan Nguyen
Pedestal with an acrylic glass cube. Each side of the glass was covered with a QR code, which links to four porcelain vases of the series "The Moth"
DIMENSION
1.60 m x 0.40 m x 0.40 m
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