Detail einer Collage - Vögel aus Pflanzenresten picken Futter aus einer Puppenhand

TIME for ART

Between fragment and meaning

Inconspicuous plant remains & found objects – newly seen, newly placed, newly told.

Collage of plant remains and other found objects as a bird world on approx. 5 x 5 cm — The red-headed woodpecker

This red-winged woodpecker is a previously undiscovered species. Here it finally has its coming out! Just like all the other character birds in this habitat made up of the smallest details. Unfortunately, further species identification is still open. Could that be a fuchsia wagtail on the far left? I look forward to any tips. Thanks in advance!

Collage of found objects that looks like a collection of insects — Insect collection without insects

This is a strictly unscientific collection of a special kind. It brings together things that don’t really belong together. The result is a biotope with scraps of paper, metal and glass on various plant remains. As I said: nothing of significance. Simply precise.

Collage with many different birds made from plant remains by Magdalena Hohlweg — Insect collection without insects

A few square centimetres are home to a wide variety of species. A gathering of weird birds in pure culture. Peep!

[UN]Apparent worlds

At second glance, the small becomes big. In my collages, countless parts interlock – fragile, bizarre, from sugary sweet to morbid.

A red rosehip interpreted as a beetle - collage by Magdalena Hohlweg — Rosehip beetle

I work with what is often overlooked: Found objects, fragments, everyday remnants. This results in stories about change, values and perception. Not loud – but clear.

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Magdalena Hohlweg working on a collage in her studio

About me

I am taking the time here and now to take a fresh look at things. You are cordially invited to join me on this hopeful search for new perspectives. And not in distant places of longing, but where we are walking and standing right now.

In my works you will find the most trivial remnants. I give the very last questionable crumbs a meaningful framework. For every fragment, no matter how banal, I claim an artistic value and indispensability in the overall composition.

Between broken porcelain and flower remnants, you will discover some surprising compositions and stories.
Not loud, but clear.
Caution: May contain traces of poetry.

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More essentials:

Detail of a collage with bird species made from plant parts by Magdalena Hohlweg — **The monumental work**

Detail of a collage - Two bird species made from plant finds — **Every miniature a sculpture**

Macro image of a flour beetle pupa against a light background — **Lullaby for dolls**

View of the room installation "Change needs courage" during the exhibition "[UN]seeming worlds" — **Change needs courage**

Romance 2.0

The new romance: not escape, but here and now.

Or: The art of the moment

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