Little spatial model of space viruses and their mutations, 2020

This installation creates a walk-through model of a speculative universe and simulated laboratory situation, based on an astrobiological assumption that viruses could also exist in space. I have designed serial scenarios of extraterrestrial viruses and their mutations exhibited as machine-embroidered models at the Museum August Macke Haus in Bonn, at the exhibition With Stitch and Thread. Expressionist and Contemporary Art Juxtaposed in 2020. These space viruses combine electron microscope images of viruses existing on Earth, such as polio or coronavirus, with creative alterations. The plexiglass tubes are reminiscent of Petri dishes, and in the test tubes, mysterious structures are captured, ready to examine.

Exhibition view Mit Stich und Faden. Expressionistische und Zeitgenössische Kunst im Gegenüber, 2020 Museum August Macke Haus, Bonn | 

Little spatial model of space viruses and their mutations, 2020 | Photo: David Ertl

Space viruses, 2020 | machine embroidery on cotton fabric and art silk, plexiglass tubes; Ø 10 x 7 cm/10 cm (32 pieces in total) 

Exhibition view Mit Stich und Faden. Expressionistische und Zeitgenössische Kunst im Gegenüber, 2020 Museum August Macke Haus, Bonn | Little spatial model of space viruses and their mutations, 2020 | Photo: David Ertl

Detail Little spatial model of space viruses and their mutations, 2020 | Photo: David Ertl

Detail Little spatial model of space viruses and their mutations, 2020 | Photo: David Ertl

Space viruses, 2020 | machine embroidery on cotton fabric and art silk, plexiglass tubes; Ø 10 x 7 cm/10 cm (32 pieces in total) 

Frozen space virus, 2021 | video 1:06 min.