Presenting the third instalment of Future Solos, our annual group show provides a sneak peek into our forthcoming lineup of solo exhibitions. With a strong selection of works by local and international artists, Weserhalle continues its program’s characteristic language, reflecting on sociocultural and visual trends that are yet to be defined.
Artists—
Arang Choi
Jochen Mühlenbrink
Mauro C. Martinez
Pace Taylor
Arang Choi (*1992, Seoul) lives and works in Vienna, Austria. Choi’s paintings explore the concept of an all-encompassing, soulful world, featuring a recurring, shape-shifting anthropomorphic creature that symbolizes a unified existence. This mythical being appears differently in each work, animating surreal landscapes that evoke both mysticism and a sense of familiarity. Choi studied at Kunstakademie Düsseldorf and the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna under notable professors like Daniel Richter and Andreas Schulze. They have exhibited at prominent institutions such as Kunsthalle Wien, Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, and Belvedere 21 in Vienna, engaging viewers in a dialogue about the fluidity of identity and reality. View Artwork.
Jochen Mühlenbrink (*1980, Freiburg) is a German artist renowned for his Trompe-l’œil technique, which blurs the boundaries between reality and illusion. His work, encompassing both paintings and objects, invites viewers to question their memories, visual habits, and the nature of reality. Mühlenbrink’s Window Paintings depict fogged windows with finger-drawn patterns, while his Tape Paintings feature optical illusions created by painted adhesive tape. He studied at Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, completing his master’s under Markus Lüpertz, and has exhibited at Kunsthalle Düsseldorf, Kunstverein Freiburg, and Kunstmuseum Stuttgart. View Artwork.
Mauro C. Martinez (*1986) is a Mexican-American artist based in San Antonio, Texas. His work, which often engages with digital culture and memes, explores the tension between the transient nature of online imagery and the archival quality of traditional oil painting. Martinez’s art delves into themes of documentation and the contemporary human condition, often through a lens of irony and critique. He has exhibited at prominent venues such as Unit London, Brownie Project in Shanghai, and Villa Merkel in Germany. Martinez’s work, including his “Sensitive Content” series, has gained significant attention, both for its viral appeal and its commentary on censorship and societal issues. View Artwork.
Pace Taylor is a Portland-based artist with a BFA in Digital Arts from the University of Oregon. Their work explores themes of self-presentation, intimacy, and identity, influenced by their experiences as a queer, non-binary, and neurodivergent individual. Taylor’s emotive portraiture often delves into the complexities of human connection and isolation, using soft gradients and warm hues to create intimate, psychologically charged scenes. They have exhibited at venues such as Upfor, Oregon Contemporary, and Nationale in Portland, La Loma Projects in Los Angeles, and Double V Gallery in Paris, with a focus on exploring how personal narratives intersect with broader social themes. View Artwork.