Ella Littwitz, The Unknown Land of the South, 2017, installation view, Red Mercury, basis, Frankfurt, 2023, Photo by Bernd Euring
Ella Littwittz's work will be showcased at "Children of The Dust", a group exhibition opening on Friday October 25th at MAYAO Gallery, curated by Dr. Penny Dan Xu. This exhibition aims to create a contemplative space where art serves as a refuge from collective despair, offering viewers a moment of solace amidst the chaos of daily life.
"Children of The Dust" features artworks that utilize natural materials such as clay, salt, metal, and stone, reflecting on the profound transformations of both geological history and personal experiences. The exhibition draws inspiration from the deep echoes of cosmic time, suggesting that these natural elements, like humanity, are fragments of an expansive, shared past.
The title, "Children of The Dust", is rooted in the scientific theory that the elements within our bodies were once forged in stars, linking us to the same materials that shape the artworks. The exhibition invites visitors to explore this connection between the cosmic and the earthly, and to find comfort in the reflection of humanity's ancient and ongoing journey.
The exhibition runs from October 25, 2024 until February 8, 2025 at MAYAO, Hong Kong.
October 25, 2024
