The black objects are mysterious. The silky matte surface encloses thorn-like formations. What are these shapes? Is there any danger emerging from them? The singular stacked round segments of the work are not modular but individual spikes seemingly reacting to each other and entering into correspondence. Despite the floating state, no movement is implied, only a play of light and shadow would be imaginable in this forest of tubes. The archetype is clearly found in the fauna or flora: thorns as a natural protection against enemies. Yet, the visible material stems from hardware stores. This multi-part artwork in the tradition of biomorphic art charges the installation space with these tensions. – Julia Freiboth