Mathias Mu (°1991, BE) draws inspiration from video games, anime, Zen Buddhism, Schopenhauer, AI, quantum technology, science fiction, and archaeology. His work ranges from sculpture and performance to virtual installations and 3D printing. Mu is an undefinable concept that takes on a life of its own, directed by the artist. He filters the data overload of the information age and poses questions that challenge viewers to transcend classical perception and dualistic thinking.
Web: mmu.ooo
Social: @mathias.mu
A Glimpse of Mu No Gatari
“Mu no Gatari” refers to the name of Mu’s fictional virtual world, which is in a constant state of flux, ever shifting and evolving with new object, sculptures, and environments. Each guided by its own meaning, gradually leading to the development of a virtual world backed by game-technolgy as an extension of Mu’s physical practice.
"Mu no Gatari”, is Japanse for "The Tale of Nothingness" or "The Story of Emptiness”. The term "Mu" is derived from a character that stands for synergy. It exceeds dichotomous thinking and creates space to postpone judgments and see what happens then.
This sense of emptiness or nothingness relates to the objects, sculptures and environments in Mu’s work that function as (digital) artefacts of things that have never existed and stories yet to be told. As such, they seek a kind of freedom; a freedom from history and context. It speaks to the non-physical essence of these objects that inhabit a space where materiality is no longer the primary concern. It is an environment, where the nature of the objects is elusive, awaiting the meaning we give to it.
Presentation
On the occasion of WONDER festival and Kortrijk Art Weekend, Avee gallery and PLUS-ONE Gallery joined forces to create a physical shop window presentation with the hybrid works of Mathias Mu.
Location: O.-L.-Vrouwestraat 10, 8500 Kortrijk, Belgium
Contact one of the following partners to receive more information about the artworks and availability:
Avee Gallery
PLUS-ONE Gallery
A.P./Studio
The experience
Location: At the waterfront, Broelkaai 6, 8500 Kortrijk, Belgium
1. Scan the QR-code and downloadthe ‘Mu No Gatari’-app.
2. Open the app and point your devicetowards the water in the direction ofthe 2 towers.
3. Tab the AR-button to unlock Mu’saugmented experience, made possible by Tropos AR.
Click here to download for Iphone on Apple app store
Click here to download for Android on Play Store
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