When can the exhibition be visited?

The exhibition is open on October 25, 2026, from 9 AM to 4 PM at Peter's Church Neu-Ulm.

What is the admission fee?

Admission to the exhibition is free.

Where does In the Light of Shadows take place?

The exhibition takes place in Peter's Church at Petrusplatz 8 in 89231 Neu-Ulm.

What art does Marlis Schabacker-Bock show?

Works from the series Fragments of a Dance of Death will be shown. The artist works with Styrofoam, examining themes of transience and life awareness.

Is Peter's Church accessible for wheelchairs?

The venue is designated as wheelchair accessible.

In the Light of Shadows: Fragile Art Reminds of the Preciousness of Life

Name: In the Light of Shadows
Start: 2026-10-25T09:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-25T16:00:00+01:00
Location: Petruskirche

In the Light of Shadows: An Exhibition about Finitude and Life Intensity

The exhibition In the Light of Shadows transforms the Peter's Church in Neu-Ulm into a silent space for contemplation and perception. In the sacred interior, visitors encounter the art of Marlis Schabacker-Bock and a poignant engagement with the classical motif of the Dance of Death.

Fragments of a Dance of Death

At the center are works from the series Fragments of a Dance of Death. The artist addresses a theme deeply rooted in art history: death as an omnipresent figure and a reminder of the transience of life. Her depiction appears diffuse and cloud-like. Hovering above all, it remains present without dissolving into a clearly narrative figure.

Fragile Material, Strong Impact

For her works, Marlis Schabacker-Bock uses Styrofoam – a lightweight, fragile, and also unusual material. In the examination of the work, a tense contrast emerges between material fragility and existential significance. Surface, form, and spatial effect combine to create an aesthetic experience that slows the gaze and invites concentrated observation.

Art in Sacred Space

The Peter's Church enhances the impact of the installation through its special exhibition atmosphere. Light, architectural openness, and the silence of the church space create a framework where contemporary art meets religiously shaped cultural memory. The curation does not lead to a mere illustration of the Dance of Death motif but opens a space for personal reflection.

Between Warning and Affirmation of Life

The exhibition understands the representation of death not as an endpoint but as a call to shape one’s life more consciously, intensely, and meaningfully. In this way, the presentation connects to a long tradition in European art history, where the Dance of Death transcends social boundaries and reminds all people of their common finitude.

Conclusion: In the Light of Shadows promises an intense art experience between sculpture, installation, and art historical memory. The combination of fragile material, sacred space, and existential imagery makes the exhibition a special opportunity for aesthetic experience and cultural education. Art enthusiasts should definitely experience the works live in Peter's Church.