Chthonic is a follow-up of the Current exhibition in 2020, showing contemporary occulture with artists from Berlin and Sweden. This year’s theme, Chthonic, focuses on what dwells in the underworld, whether it be in ourselves, below the earth, or otherwise hidden from mortal eyes and influence. The word Chthonic often refers to greek gods or spirits related to the underworld, for example, the furies, Hades, Demeter, Persephone, or Hecate. The word itself means “under the earth” and is also related to agriculture. This exhibition “Chthonic” applies both the subjects of the artists works as well as the subcultural and occultural currents from which they emerge. The artists explore the hidden inner or outer worlds using art and occult tools and frameworks, such as rituals, hypnagogic states, dreams, etc from Gnostic Voudon, Cultus Saturni, shamanic traditions, and others. They are hidden because they are often seen as the dark and dangerous aspects that should be suppressed, including our deepest fears but also our deepest desires. Thus, the currents are also subcultural and similar expressions have historically been repressed due to their opposition to established religion and morals. However, this suppression and repression leads to us denying ourselves from becoming whole and true to ourselves, and thus from experiencing life to the fullest. ​

Artists: Christian Ermel, Louis Fleischauer, Annsofie Jonsson, Håkan Jonsson, Ewa Lidtke, Tobias Pettersson, Hagen von Tulien

Vernissage: Friday 1st of April 19.00-22.00.
Sound performance at 20.00 by Håkan Jonsson