Mappen

series of paintings, 2016

Mappen – is a German word for folders. A series of paintings on thin aluminum panels depict common flat objects from our studio: portfolios, folders, stretched and wrapped canvases. We are painting them from the back, and present them on the floor, leaning against the wall, overlapping one another. The replicas of items, that are usually overlooked are paintings and objects at the same time. By focusing on the details, we explore our working environment as a subject matter and touch upon the theme of potential in the unknown, the unfinished, the packed away...