Michael Beutler - Moby Dick
Michael Beutler
Michael Beutler presents a major solo exhibition at Z33. The German artist includes new and existing work, and engages with the unique architecture of Wing 19. He is known for his playful installations at the intersection of sculpture and architecture. He works with everyday, recyclable materials such as paper, wood and textiles. He often chooses materials with a link to local industry.
Beutler designs simple devices to fold, press or weave his materials. With these, he creates the building blocks of his large installations. The devices are usually operated by two or more people, which leads to a dialogue about artistic choices such as use of color, shape and scale. The production process is open and participatory: Beutler allows his team a great deal of freedom so that the end result is the work of shared imagination.
Working with inexpensive materials, simple techniques and a team of enthusiastic participants, Beutler shows that making art is within everyone’s reach. He sees the production process as a learning process: participants discover together the artistic possibilities of the material.
In collaboration with students from architecture and art schools in the Euregio. In September 2025, UHasselt will open a new architecture campus in the renovated beguinage houses next to Z33.
Curator: Tim Roerig