Hallimasch

The Hallimasch (German for Armillaria mellea) forms an underground bulk network fungus and offers the eponymous analogy to the work of the artist Peter Bauhuis. In connection with the presentation of archaeological, biological and mathematical research results a very diverse artistic production is visible.

HALLIMASCH BKV, Muenchen 28. Febr. - 5. April 2014

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Schmuck scheint unmittelbar zu wirken und doch ist er eingebettet in Diskurse, die seine Wahrnehmung, Bedeutung und Funktion bestimmen. Auch hier greift das Bild des Hallimasch: Die zur Erscheinung tretenden Fruchtkörper sind verbunden mit jenem unsichtbaren, unter der Erde liegenden Geflecht.

mehr lesen: Der Text von Heinz Schütz zur Ausstellung


Unlike conventional presentations where the hierarchies are clear and everything that is not jewellery serves as decoration on top of decorations to enhance the visuals and value of gems, Bauhuis gives equal billing to all, presenting the precious and the cheap, the found and the handcrafted, the well-cast and the off-cast, and postcards, texts and stamps alongside rings, chains and vessels.

read more: text by Heinz Schütz in english

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