Embodiment and Paper | galerie michaela stock

Traditionally considered a surface for drawing, writing, or painting, paper in this exhibition takes on a far more dynamic role. It is elevated to a medium that physically and metaphorically reflects the human body. The artists engage with themes of vulnerability, transformation, and the fine line between the tangible and the emotional. As fragile as a fleeting thought or a gentle touch, paper becomes a powerful symbol of the transient and ever-changing nature of human existence.

“Embodiment and Paper” challenges the notion of paper as a passive material. It emerges as an active force, engaging with the body in a complex dance—shaping, reflecting, and pushing against it. The six artists’ works showcase the deep-rooted relationship between physicality and materiality in art. Through its delicate nature and capacity to adapt, paper becomes a striking metaphor for the human condition: fragile yet enduring, malleable yet strong.

The interplay between the vulnerability of paper and the corporeality it evokes offers a space for contemplation on our own physical existence. Like the human body, paper is marked by time, wear, and transformation. In this exhibition, paper transcends its conventional role, embodying the essence of the human body in all its fragility, resilience, and capacity for change.