About
The exhibition Mycelia is based on the principles of Emergent Strategy (Adrienne Maree Brown) using the Fungus Mycelium as a thought model. The mycelium is the part of the fungus that grows underground in thread-like formations. It connects roots to one another and breaks down plant material to create a healthier ecosystem. In this network the mycelium also provides a healthy ecosystem for outside organisms. The mycelium is the largest organism on earth and represents the principles of ecosystem, interconnectedness, detoxification which are the focal points of the exhibition.
Based on these thoughts ten artists from Munich and Riga explore the layers of artistic success as a woman artist in this neoliberal society. Our society praises the belief in meritocracy, success as the fruit of hard labor, but if we look closer into the systemic conditions, success is highly shaped through race, class and gender. Artistic success depends on a healthy network. But what does this network look like in a society that puts competition over solidarity? What does artistic success require? What does a healthy artistic ecosystem need?
Now that COVID-19 has been revealing so many systemic injustices the exhibition seems to be even more urgent, as we need to redefine the metrics of artistic success and re-imagine better systems for a more equitable art world.
Update COVID-19
Due to the safety restriction in place for COVID-19 the exhibition format was adjusted and the physical exhibition is accompanied by a digital program with online panels, artist conversations and an exhibition guided tour.
Deutsche Einladungskarte (pdf)
Artists
Silke Bachmann (D) → Ieva Balode (LV),
Karin Fröhlich (D) → Gundega Evelone (LV)
Patricia Lincke (D) → Laura Feldberga (LV)
Penelope Richardson (D) → Sandra Strele (LV)
Sabine Schlunk (D) → Guna Millersone (LV)
Program (You can find all the release dates here>)
Opening: Wednesday, 22.4.2020, 7 pm
Artist conversations on success, solidarity and how to redefine success during a pandemic
Panel discussion: On ecosystems, artistic networking and success (German)
Panel discussion: On glass ceilings, meritocracy and networks centerin care (English)
Introduction: Friedel Schreyögg, 1st chairperson GEDOK Munich
Sunday, 10.5.2020, 5 pm Creativity Lab: How can we cooperate? 2-4pm
Registration: penelope.richardson@gmail.com
The workshop results will be presented at the Finissage
4 pm Poems by Barbara Yurtdas, writer for the GEDOK Munich