‘'When the bone sees the light of day, the rogue waves of our emotions inscribe the ineffable on the epitaph of the moment.’’ Erik Nussbicker

Galerie Maubert presents Erik Nussbicker’s second solo exhibition in its Parisian space.   

Palingenesis explores twenty years of artistic practice, particularly in graphic work, showcasing several previously unseen series of ink drawings on mulberry paper, created with brushstrokes featuring the human skeleton. The artist compares the nature of Washi paper, made from mulberry fibers, to fasciae—the thin connective tissues that cover all organs and bones. These delicate membranes convey energy and information while preserving the harmony of our body’s tensegrity structure. Mulberry pulp (Kozo) fully embodies the capabilities of the vegetal world. This material invites an exploration of phenomena rooted in fluid mechanics, particularly the principle of capillarity and its molecular interactions. ‘‘It breathes and initiates the movement of ink beyond any intention of control. Here, no neurons are needed to think or act—only a simple presence in the world. This vegetal form of unified consciousness challenges us to reconsider our modes of existence. As for the ink, it spreads unknowingly, like the sanguine mists of our emotions. This random process invites non-action. The principles of hydrodynamics give life to swirls of ink only to witness their demise on the mulberry page. This notion of fluidity can also be found in the structure of bone tissue, which is continuously rebuilt, adapting to our ways of life. To do so, it must destroy itself to reinvent itself. The more perfect the anatomical replica, the further it drifts from the nature of the living, drawing closer to the denial of death—far removed from universal representations that play with our gaze and our primal fears.’’ Erik Nussbicker

These graphic works are accompanied by the Carnyx, a bronze trumpet heralding the end of human times. The journey through the exhibition Palingenesis is punctuated by the vibration of bronze singing bowls cast from cranial caps, the first video in the Vox Catacombae project, and the De bois morts (Dead Wood) sculptures.