Metamorphoses – a German-Polish Art Project
Nov
The project “Metamorphoses” is a joint initiative of German and Polish artists, founded by the Hund & Katz collective. Its goal is to foster creative exchange between artists from the Munich region and Kraków.
Throughout the year, a wide variety of works were created in collaborative workshops and later presented in an exhibition at the Munich District Office. The opening took place on November 17, with District Administrator Christoph Göbel giving the welcome speech. You can also find a detailed article about the exhibition here: “Metamorphoses – from Munich and Kraków”.
Long Exposure with the Pinhole Camera
A special part of the project consisted of photographs created with the Camera Obscura (pinhole camera). This long exposure technique makes it possible to capture processes of change over days, weeks, or even months.
One example: one of our pinhole cameras was directed at bean plants for seven days. The movement of the leaves is visible only as a green veil. A bright diagonal shows a wooden beam supporting the fence, while the top of the image reveals the neighboring house’s dormer windows. Beneath the red sky, the ridge of the roof appears as a curved line.
Solargraphy – Making Time Visible
The technique of solargraphy – a special form of long exposure with photographic paper inside a pinhole camera – plays a central role in the project. Over many days or weeks, light is captured, producing unique color gradients and traces of the sun. No two images are alike: chance and time collaborate to shape each artwork.
Transformation as an Artistic Principle
Just as the bean plants were in constant motion, the project Metamorphoses itself embodies the idea of change: ideas evolve, cultures meet, and new forms of artistic expression emerge.
For more information and many images from this project, visit:
Metamorphoses Archive – The 7th Day
