Das Beruhigungs-Hässchen
| Width | 60 cm |
|---|---|
| Length/Depth | 90 cm |
"Chaos, destruction and unrest. When I do finally pluck up the courage to switch on the telly to watch the news, I’m hit by a huge wave of grim reports from all over the world. The newspapers report on horrific shootings in the neighbourhood; the radio echoes the same grim news.
Amidst all this trouble and turmoil, I like to sit down at my table in a quiet moment and process my thoughts through art. But there must also be days when we take refuge in daydreams and beauty, and I feel it is almost a duty to always highlight the positive sides of life. Hence a motif that serves purely to soothe and cheer: a little rabbit. The cool shades of blue are intended to emphasise the tranquillity of the motif, whilst at the same time the rabbit is painted in a very dynamic manner in places."
This is a painting in acrylic on canvas. The canvas is stretched over a wooden frame and the work is supplied unframed.
Michelle Mall
Michelle Mall was born on 11 July 1997 in Stuttgart. She completed a teacher training degree in biology and art at the State Academy of Fine Arts in Stuttgart and the University of Hohenheim. She now works full-time as a teacher of this subject combination.
Her artistic work focuses on the study of nature, form and colour, as well as various contemporary themes. Her analogue acrylic paintings strike a balance between coarse and fine brushstrokes, whilst her digital paintings present surrealist social criticism in a ‘beautiful’ package. Digital works are also sold as art prints in limited editions.
Art and literature have always been closely linked for her. Texts – whether standing alone or accompanying her work – are an integral part of her practice as an artist. For the past two years, texts and independent publications have become an increasingly significant part of her body of work.
Publications/Competitions
- June 2020: 4th place in the Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen AG design competition
- December 2021: 3rd place in the Jack Daniels Art Competition
- February 2022: Publication in the anthology “Feuer gefangen” [Literareon]
- March 2022: 4th place in the “I AM HER VOICE” art competition
- August 2022: Publication in the magazine “Unity in Diversity”
- May 2023: Publication of the book “Just some well-meaning advice from a complete stranger”
- August 2023: Publication of the book “Perspectives”
Exhibitions (selection)
- 2017 - Group exhibition “Deine Heimat” – Gustav-Siegle-Haus, Stuttgart
- 2017 - Group exhibition “Das bisschen Weltscherz” – Atelier Wilhelmstraße e.V, Stuttgart
- 2019 - Solo exhibition “Surface – Übergesicht” (Bachelor’s) – ABK Stuttgart
- 2021 - Group exhibition “Communitas III” – Kunsthaus Steffisburg
- 2022 - Group exhibition “I AM HER VOICE” – Konrad-Adenauer Foundation, Berlin
- 2022 - Group exhibition “Walk for freedom” – Waisenhausplatz, Bern
- 2022 - Group exhibition “I AM HER VOICE” – Terre des Femmes Film Festival, Bern
- 2023 - Group exhibition “I AM HER VOICE” – Prediger, Schwäbisch Gmünd
- 2023 - Solo exhibition “surrealistic realms” – Vamos Café, Stuttgart
