Lucia Tallová’s two works from the Mountain series in the Bundestag Sammlung (Arothek) Art Collection (22/03/2025)
Two pieces from Lucia Tallová's series Mountain have been acquired by the Bundestag Sammlung (Arothek) art collection. The Bundestag Sammlung (Arothek) is the art collection of the German parliament. It was established with the idea that contemporary artworks should be accessible in the daily work environment of parliamentarians. Members of parliament have the option to choose and borrow artworks from this collection for display in their offices.
Lucia Tallová's Mountain comprises photographic collages and assemblages crafted from antiquarian materials she has diligently collected over the years. They delve into the intricate realm of memory and its metamorphosis over time—a past perpetually deferred. In these compositions, Tallová manipulates photographs, imbuing them with new life through the application of black ink, tearing, layering, and the addition of various tactile elements such as stone, textile, porcelain, and natural materials. Through this process, the photographs transcend their original format, gaining depth and dimensionality as they emerge from their two-dimensional constraints.
Images: Lucia Tallová, from the series Mountain, 2022